The Dictator (1935)
The film depicts a dramatic episode in Danish history: the tumultous relationship between King Christian VII of Denmark and his English consort Caroline Matilda in Eighteenth century Copenhagen and the Queen's tragic affair with the royal physician and liberal reformer Johann Friedrich Struensee.
- Date of release
- 1935-02-07
- TMDB
- 6.5 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Genres
- History, Romance
- Director
- Victor Saville
Casting
- Clive Brook — Dr. Struensee
- Madeleine Carroll — Queen Caroline Matilde of Danmark
- Emlyn Williams — King Christian VII of Danmark
- Helen Haye — Queen Mother Juliana
- Frank Cellier — Sir Murray Keith
- Isabel Jeans — Von Eyben
- Alfred Drayton — Count Brandt
- Nicholas Hannen — Prime Minister Guldberg of Denmark
- Ruby Miller — Madame Hilda
- Heather Thatcher — Lady of the Court
- James Carew
- Mitchelson-Hill
Interesting facts
The Dictator is a 1935 British historical drama film directed by Victor Saville and starring Clive Brook, Madeleine Carroll, Emlyn Williams and Helen Haye. The film depicts a dramatic episode in Danish history: the tumultuous relationship between King Christian VII of Denmark and his English consort Caroline Matilda in 18th century Copenhagen and the Queen's tragic affair with the royal physician and liberal reformer Johann Friedrich Struensee. The film is loosely based on real events. In the United States the title was changed to "Loves of a Dictator".
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