A Royal Demand (1933)
Overview
During the English Civil War, Lord Forrest attempts to sign up with the Royalist army, but is mistaken for a Roundhead and forced to join their number instead.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.228 |
Directed By
Gustave Minzenty
Crew
D.P. Cooper
Jane Moorland
Gustave Minzenty
Jane Moorland
TOP CAST
Cyril McLaglen
Lord Forrest
Marjorie Hume
Lady Forrest
Fred Rains
Walters
Vi Kaley
Nana
Powell Edwards
General Orring
Howard Fry
Lord Wentover
Tich Hunter
Robin
Gisela Leif-Robinson
Lady Ann
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