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The Scarlet Empress (1934)

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The Reigning Beauty of the Screen!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Josef von Sternberg
  • Profile picture of Marlene Dietrich
    Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II Marlene Dietrich
  • Profile picture of John Lodge
    Count Alexei John Lodge
  • Profile picture of Sam Jaffe
    Grand Duke Peter Sam Jaffe
  • Profile picture of Louise Dresser
    Empress Elizabeth Petrovna Louise Dresser
  • Profile picture of C. Aubrey Smith
    Prince August C. Aubrey Smith
  • Profile picture of Gavin Gordon
    Capt. Gregori Orloff Gavin Gordon
  • Profile picture of Olive Tell
    Princess Johanna Elizabeth Olive Tell
  • Profile picture of Ruthelma Stevens
    Countess Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Ruthelma Stevens

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • royal family
  • biography
  • empress
  • royalty
  • pre-code
  • 18th century
  • catherine the great