Command Performance
Synopsis
Arthur Tracy and Lilli Palmer star in this 1930's British romantic drama. With his voice faltering due to nerves, celebrated stage performer "The Street Singer" (Tracy) parts company with the theatre and goes to live in a gypsy camp where he meets and falls in love with Susan (Palmer), an attractive young woman who is unaware of his fame.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sinclair Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- George Pearson, Michael Hankinson
- Original Title
- Command Performance
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Grosvenor Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sinclair Hill
George Pearson, Michael Hankinson, Sinclair Hill
Cyril Bristow, Leslie Rowson
Michael Hankinson
Department Leadership Roster
Sinclair Hill
Director
George Pearson
Screenplay
Michael Hankinson
Screenplay
Cyril Bristow
Director of Photography
Leslie Rowson
Director of Photography
Michael Hankinson
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What is Command Performance about?
Arthur Tracy and Lilli Palmer star in this 1930's British romantic drama. With his voice faltering due to nerves, celebrated stage performer "The Street Singer" (Tracy) parts company with the theatre and goes to live in a gypsy camp where he meets and falls in love with Susan (Palmer), an attractive young woman who is unaware of his fame.
Who directed Command Performance?
Command Performance was directed by Sinclair Hill.
Who stars in Command Performance?
The principal cast of Command Performance includes Arthur Tracy, Lilli Palmer, Mark Daly, Finlay Currie, Jack Melford.
When was Command Performance released and how long is it?
Command Performance was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.