The Scarlet Empress

Rating: 6.9
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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.

Revenue:
$N/A

Date Released:
05/09/1934

Cast


2896

Marlene Dietrich

Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II

133470

John Lodge

Count Alexei

10024

Sam Jaffe

Grand Duke Peter

146141

Louise Dresser

Empress Elizabeth Petrovna

2438

C. Aubrey Smith

Prince August

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