Command Performance
Genres
Overview
Prince Alexis of Kordovia refuses to do his duty under threat of war. Recently arrested actor Peter Fedor conveniently bears a striking resemblance to the prince. The King and Queen hatch a plan to force the prince to do his duty.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
72 min
Release Date
1931-01-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
4.1
Neil Hamilton
Peter Fedor / Prince Alexis
Una Merkel
Princess Katerina
Helen Ware
Queen Elinor
Albert Gran
King Nicholas
Lawrence Grant
Count Vellenburg
Thelma Todd
Lydia
Vera Lewis
Queen Elizabeth
Mischa Auer
Duke Charles
Burr McIntosh
Masoch
Wilhelm von Brincken
Capt. Boyer
Murdock MacQuarrie
Blondel
Harry Semels
Sergeant of the Guard (uncredited)
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