The Scarlet Empress
First aired on May 9, 1934
Runtime: 104 mins
70%
Genres: Drama, History, Romance
During the 18th century, German noblewoman Sophia Frederica, who would later become Catherine the Great, travels to Moscow to marry the dimwitted Grand Duke Peter, the heir to the Russian throne. Their arranged marriage proves to be loveless, and Catherine takes many lovers, including the handsome Count Alexei, and bears a son. When the unstable Peter eventually ascends to the throne, Catherine plots to oust him from power.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Marlene Dietrich | Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
John Lodge | Count Alexei
Sam Jaffe | Grand Duke Peter
Louise Dresser | Empress Elizabeth Petrovna
C. Aubrey Smith | Prince August
Gavin Gordon | Capt. Gregori Orloff
Featured Crew
Josef von Sternberg | Director
Josef von Sternberg | Art Direction
Josef von Sternberg | Producer
Bert Glennon | Director of Photography
Emanuel Cohen | Executive Producer
Hans Dreier | Art Direction
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