Fire Over England

(1937)Directed by William K. Howard92 minHistory, Drama, Romance
. . . A truly brilliant producer brings you a thrilling tale of love and danger that will live in your memory as long as there is romance in your heart !

The film is a historical drama set during the reign of Elizabeth I (Flora Robson), focusing on the English defeat of the Spanish Armada, whence the title. In 1588, relations between Spain and England are at the breaking point. With the support of Queen Elizabeth I, British sea raiders such as Sir Francis Drake regularly capture Spanish merchantmen bringing gold from the New World.

Flora Robsonas Queen Elizabeth I of England
Raymond Masseyas King Philip II of Spain
Leslie Banksas The Earl of Leicester
Laurence Olivieras Michael Ingolby
Vivien Leighas Cynthia
Morton Seltenas Lord Burleigh
Tamara Desnias Elena
Lyn Hardingas Sir Richard Ingolby
George Thirlwellas Mr. Lawrence Gregory
Henry Oscaras Spanish Ambassador
Robert Rendelas Don Miguel
Robert Newtonas Don Pedro
Donald Calthropas Don Escobal
Charles Carsonas Adm. Valdez
James Masonas Hillary Vane
Howard Douglasas Lord Amberley
Cecil Mainwaringas Lord Illingworth
Francis de Wolffas Sir James Tarleton
Graham Cheswrightas Mr. Joseph Maddison
A. Corney Grainas Hatton
Laurence Hanrayas French Ambassador
RRRoy Russellas Sir Humphrey Cooper
Evelyn Ankersas Lady-in-Waiting
Norma Vardenas Elena's Governess (uncredited)