The Scarlet Empress
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The Reigning Beauty of the Screen!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History, Romance
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Marlene DietrichPrincess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
John LodgeCount Alexei
Sam JaffeGrand Duke Peter
Louise DresserEmpress Elizabeth Petrovna
C. Aubrey SmithPrince August
Gavin GordonCapt. Gregori Orloff
Olive TellPrincess Johanna Elizabeth
Ruthelma StevensCountess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'
Davison ClarkArchimandrite Simeon Todorsky / Arch-Episcope
Erville AldersonChancelor Alexei Bestuchef🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Scarlet Empress about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Scarlet Empress?
- The Scarlet Empress was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
- When was The Scarlet Empress released?
- The Scarlet Empress was released on May 9, 1934.
- How long is The Scarlet Empress?
- The Scarlet Empress has a runtime of 1h 44m.
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