William of Orange

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.

Country:

Netherlands

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

75 minutes

Year:

1934

Director:

Jan Teunissen

Cast:
Cor Van der Lugt Melsert

Prins van Oranje

Louise Kooiman

Juliana van Stolberg

Willy Haak

Louise de Coligny

Cor Hermus

Karel V

Cruys Voorbergh

Philips II

Crew:
Henk Wegerif

Set Dresser

Charles Métain

Sound

Akos Farkas

Director of Photography

Bernhard van den Sigtenhorst Meyer

Music

Jan Teunissen

Director