The Dictator
1935 · Victor Saville · 86 min
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.
Clive BrookDr. Struensee
Madeleine CarrollQueen Caroline Matilde of Danmark
Emlyn WilliamsKing Christian VII of Danmark
Helen HayeQueen Mother Juliana
Frank CellierSir Murray KeithIsabel JeansVon Eyben
Alfred DraytonCount Brandt
Nicholas HannenPrime Minister Guldberg of Denmark
Ruby MillerMadame Hilda
Heather ThatcherLady of the Court
James CarewMitchelson-Hill
Romilly LungeHilda Campbell-RussellLady of the Court (uncredited)Fryda GagneMinor Role (uncredited)
