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The Scarlet Empress
The Scarlet Empress

The Scarlet Empress

1934

6.9

Categories:

  • Drama
  • History
  • Romance

Overview:

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.

Josef von Sternberg

Director, Art Direction, Producer, Editor

Manuel Komroff

Writer

Eleanor McGeary

Writer

Cast:

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  • Marlene Dietrich

    Marlene Dietrich

    Princess Sophia Freder...
  • John Lodge

    John Lodge

    Count Alexei
  • Sam Jaffe

    Sam Jaffe

    Grand Duke Peter
  • Louise Dresser

    Louise Dresser

    Empress Elizabeth Petr...
  • C. Aubrey Smith

    C. Aubrey Smith

    Prince August
  • Gavin Gordon

    Gavin Gordon

    Capt. Gregori Orloff