William of Orange

Drama · 1934

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.

Starring

Akos Farkas, Jan Teunissen, Cor Van der Lugt Melsert, Henk Wegerif, Louise Kooiman, Charles Métain, Willy Haak, Bernhard van den Sigtenhorst Meyer, Cor Hermus

Director

Jan Teunissen