Movie

Drake of England

“Take to the high seas for a heart-stopping tale of riches, war and romance with England's dashing pirate hero!”

★ 6.8(5)19351h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Arthur B. Woods
Release date: 1935-05-16
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: British International Pictures

About Drake of England

Drake of England is a 1935 movie in the Action and Drama genres, directed by Arthur B. Woods, starring Matheson Lang, Jane Baxter and Athene Seyler. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Drake of England in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Imposing Canadian-born stage actor and playwright Matherson Lang was one of the twentieth century's great Shakespearean players, and became Britain's foremost screen actor during the 1920s; in Drake of England, one of his final films, he takes the title role in Arthur Woods' portrayal of the life and times of the flamboyant piratical adventurer who founded Britain's sea fortunes. From clandestine romance at the court of Elizabeth I to conquests in the newly discovered lands of South America and spectacular victory over the Armada, Drake of England offers a panoramic overview of Drake's life.

Cast

Matheson Lang

Francis Drake

Jane Baxter

Elizabeth Sydenham

Athene Seyler

Queen Elizabeth

Henry Mollison

John Doughty

Donald Wolfit

Thomas Doughty

Ben Webster

Lord Burghley

George Merritt

Tom Moore

Amy Veness

Mother Moore

Sam Livesey

Sir George Sydenham

Margaret Halstan

Lady Sydenham

Charles Quatermaine

Parson Fletcher

Allan Jeayes

Don Bernardino

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Drake of England in Canada?+

Drake of England is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Drake of England on Netflix?+

Drake of England is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Drake of England?+

Drake of England has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Drake of England?+

Drake of England stars Matheson Lang, Jane Baxter, Athene Seyler, Henry Mollison and Donald Wolfit.

When did Drake of England come out?+

Drake of England is a 1935 movie directed by Arthur B. Woods.

What genre is Drake of England?+

Drake of England is Action and Drama film.

Who directed Drake of England?+

Drake of England was directed by Arthur B. Woods.