A Royal Demand

A Thrilling Story of the Stupendous Struggle Between the Royalists and Cromwellians during the Civil War

1933•1h 3m

DramaWar

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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Moorland Film Productions

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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

Gunner Moir

Cynthia Clifford

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