The Scarlet Empress
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Josef von Sternberg, USA, 1934o

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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.


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Other titles
Die grosse Zarin DE
L'Impératrice rouge FR
Genre
Drama, Period piece, Romance
Running time
104 Min.
Original language
English
Ratings
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Cast & Crewo

Marlene DietrichPrincess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
John LodgeCount Alexei
Sam JaffeGrand Duke Peter
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