
The Dictator
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.
Director Victor Saville
Cast

Madeleine Carroll
Queen Caroline Matilde of Danmark

Emlyn Williams
King Christian VII of Danmark

Romilly Lunge

Clive Brook
Dr. Struensee

Helen Haye
Queen Mother Juliana

Nicholas Hannen
Prime Minister Guldberg of Denmark

Alfred Drayton
Count Brandt

Heather Thatcher
Lady of the Court

Sally Gray
Minor Role (uncredited)

Gibb McLaughlin

Frank Cellier
Sir Murray Keith

Ruby Miller
Madame Hilda

James Carew