The Scarlet Empress
1934/05/09 (US) | Drama, History, Romance
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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.
Josef von Sternberg
Director
Lead 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
Budget
$ 900,000
Revenue
$ 0
Status
Released
Production Company
- Paramount Pictures
Crews
Josef von Sternberg
Art Direction
Josef von Sternberg
Producer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Emanuel Cohen
Executive Producer
Hans Dreier
Art Direction
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Sam Winston
Editor