Bonnie Prince Charlie (1923 film) facts for kids

Bonnie Prince Charlie is a British silent film from 1923. It tells a historical story. The movie was directed by Charles Calvert. Famous actors like Ivor Novello, Gladys Cooper, and Hugh Miller starred in it. Sadly, this film is now considered a lost movie. This means no copies are known to exist today.

What the Movie is About

This film shows events from the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745. This was a time when supporters of the Stuart family tried to put Prince Charles Edward Stuart on the British throne. He was also known as "Bonnie Prince Charlie."

The Prince's Escape

After the rebellion, Prince Charles was trying to avoid being caught. The movie shows how he escaped to Europe. He got help from a brave woman named Flora MacDonald. She helped him hide and travel safely.

Meet the Cast

Many talented actors brought this historical story to life. Here are some of the main actors and their roles:

• Ivor Novello as Prince Charles Stuart
• Gladys Cooper as Flora MacDonald
• A.B. Imeson as the Duke of Cumberland
• Hugh Miller as Robert Fraser
• Sydney Seaward as Neal McEachinn
• Benson Kleve as Donald MacPherson
• Adeline Hayden Coffin as Lady Clanronald
• Arthur Wontner as Lord Kingsburgh
• Nancy Price as Lady Kingsburgh
• Lewis Gilbert as King George II
• A. Bromley Davenport as Sir John Cope
• Mollita Davies as Betty Burke
• Robert Laing as MacDonald
• Arthur McLaglen as MacKintosh

Making the Film

The movie was filmed in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. This is a real place in Scotland. While filming, the actor Ivor Novello really enjoyed wearing his kilt. A kilt is a traditional Scottish skirt-like garment. He liked it so much that he kept wearing it even when he wasn't filming!