A Woman Commands
1932 · 83 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama
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.
Directed by Paul L. Stein · Written by Charles E. Whittaker
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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
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