The Scarlet Empress (1934)
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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.
Director: Josef von Sternberg
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: May 9, 1934
Cast
- 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
- Olive Tell - Princess Johanna Elizabeth
- Ruthelma Stevens - Countess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'
- Davison Clark - Archimandrite Simeon Todorsky / Arch-Episcope
- Erville Alderson - Chancelor Alexei Bestuchef
Screenplay
Cinematography: Bert Glennon
Editing: Josef von Sternberg, Sam Winston
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $900,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Historical Figures and Biographies, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
based on novel or book, royal family, biography, empress, royalty, pre-code, 18th century, catherine the great
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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.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Empress?
- The Scarlet Empress stars Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith, Gavin Gordon.
- How long is The Scarlet Empress?
- The Scarlet Empress has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Scarlet Empress?
- The Scarlet Empress is a Drama, History, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Scarlet Empress?
- The Scarlet Empress had a budget of $900,000.
- Where was The Scarlet Empress produced?
- The Scarlet Empress was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Scarlet Empress?
- The themes of The Scarlet Empress include: Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Historical Figures and Biographies, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories.