William of Orange (1934)
Drama · History
Overview
The first 'official' Dutch sound film was presented as a historic document on the history of the Netherlands, highlighting the importance of prince William of Orange's role during the Eighty Years war. His story is told in a series of short episodes, spanning his sudden rise to prince of Orange in 1844 to his murder by Balthasar Gerards in 1584.
Cast
- Cor Van der Lugt Melsert as Prins van Oranje
- Louise Kooiman as Juliana van Stolberg
- Willy Haak as Louise de Coligny
- Cor Hermus as Karel V
- Cruys Voorbergh as Philips II
- Daan Van Olleffen as Philibert van Brussel
- Willem Huysmans as Burgemeester van Den Briel