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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Cor Van der Lugt MelsertPrins van Oranje | Prins van Oranje |
| LLouise KooimanJuliana van Stolberg | Juliana van Stolberg |
| WWilly HaakLouise de Coligny | Louise de Coligny |
| CCor HermusKarel V | Karel V |
 Cruys VoorberghPhilips II | Philips II |
 Daan Van OlleffenPhilibert van Brussel | Philibert van Brussel |
| WWillem HuysmansBurgemeester van Den Briel | Burgemeester van Den Briel |