The Scarlet Empress

Name: The Scarlet Empress
Director: Josef von Sternberg
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Released: 1934-05-09
Duration: 104 min
Cast: Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith

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1934 · 104 min · NR · Drama · History · Romance · TMDB 6.9/10

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.

Directed by Josef von Sternberg

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