A Woman Commands
Synopsis
In order to keep his lover, Maria Draga, in luxury, Captain Alex Pastitsch contracts huge debts which threaten his military career. To save Alex's career, his superior officer, Colonel Strádimirovitsch has an idea of how to fix it.
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A Woman Commands (1932) Pola Negri "Paradise"
Type: Clip • Published 2008-05-27
Top Cast
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Pola Negri
Madame Maria Draga / Queen Draga
Roland Young
King Alexander
Basil Rathbone
Capt. Alex Pastitsch
H.B. Warner
Col. Stradimirovitsch
Anthony Bushell
Lt. Iwan Petrovitch
Reginald Owen
The Prime Minister
May Boley
Mascha
Frank Reicher
The General
George Baxter
Chedo
David Newell
Adjutant
Roy Barcroft
Cossack
Dorothy Granger
Party Girl
Lorimer Johnston
Minister
Paul Porcasi
Cafe Proprietor
Julian Rivero
Cafe Spectator
Carl Stockdale
Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul L. Stein
- Screenplay & Story
- Horace Jackson
- Original Score
- Nacio Herb Brown
- Original Title
- A Woman Commands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul L. Stein
Horace Jackson, Charles E. Whittaker, Guy Fowler, Thilde Förster
Nacio Herb Brown
Hal Mohr
Daniel Mandell
Charles R. Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Charles E. Whittaker
Writer
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Paul L. Stein
Director
Charles R. Rogers
Producer
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Horace Jackson
Screenplay
Nacio Herb Brown
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Woman Commands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Woman Commands about?
In order to keep his lover, Maria Draga, in luxury, Captain Alex Pastitsch contracts huge debts which threaten his military career. To save Alex's career, his superior officer, Colonel Strádimirovitsch has an idea of how to fix it.
Who directed A Woman Commands?
A Woman Commands was directed by Paul L. Stein.
Who stars in A Woman Commands?
The principal cast of A Woman Commands includes Pola Negri, Roland Young, Basil Rathbone, H.B. Warner, Anthony Bushell.
When was A Woman Commands released and how long is it?
A Woman Commands was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for A Woman Commands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Woman Commands was composed by Nacio Herb Brown.
Is A Woman Commands based on a book or true story?
A Woman Commands is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Guy Fowler".