6.9The Scarlet Empress · 1934
The Scarlet Empress (1934) is a Drama / History / Romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg, starring Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe.
DramaHistoryRomance
6.9Overview
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.
Cast
Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith, Gavin Gordon, Olive Tell, Ruthelma Stevens
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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.
When was "The Scarlet Empress" released?
The Scarlet Empress was released in 1934.
Who stars in "The Scarlet Empress"?
The cast includes Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser.
