(The Scarlet Empress)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama,

History,

Romance

Runtime:

104 minutes

Year:

1934

Directors:

Josef von Sternberg

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Production companies:

Paramount Pictures

Actors:

Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II

Count Alexei

Grand Duke Peter

Empress Elizabeth Petrovna

Prince August

Crews:

Director

Art Direction

Producer

Director of Photography

Executive Producer