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The Scarlet Empress
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The Scarlet Empress

1934-05-09 · 104 min · ★ 6.9

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.

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Directors
Josef von Sternberg
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 900,000

Top Cast

Marlene DietrichMarlene DietrichPrincess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
John LodgeJohn LodgeCount Alexei
Sam JaffeSam JaffeGrand Duke Peter
Louise DresserLouise DresserEmpress Elizabeth Petrovna
C. Aubrey SmithC. Aubrey SmithPrince August
Gavin GordonGavin GordonCapt. Gregori Orloff
Olive TellOlive TellPrincess Johanna Elizabeth
Ruthelma StevensRuthelma StevensCountess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'
Davison ClarkDavison ClarkArchimandrite Simeon Todorsky / Arch-Episcope
Erville AldersonErville AldersonChancelor Alexei Bestuchef
Maria RivaMaria RivaSophia as a Child
Jane DarwellJane DarwellMiss Cardell, Sophia's Nurse (uncredited)
Edward Van SloanEdward Van SloanHerr Wagner (uncredited)
Akim TamiroffAkim TamiroffBit Part (uncredited)
Marie WellsMarie Wells
Eric AldenEric Alden
Elinor FairElinor Fair
Julanne JohnstonJulanne Johnston
Agnes Steele
Philip SleemanPhilip Sleeman

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