The Dictator (1935 film)

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.

Cast

Clive Brook - Doctor Struensee

Madeleine Carroll - Caroline Matilde of Denmark

Emlyn Williams - Christian VII of Denmark

Helen Haye - Queen Mother Juliana

Frank Cellier - Sir Murray Keith

Isabel Jeans - Elisabeth von Eyben

Alfred Drayton - Count Brandt

Nicholas Hannen - Guldberg, the Prime Minister

Ruby Miller - Hilda

Heather Thatcher - Lady

James Carew - Minor role