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The Scarlet Empress (1934)

Film · 1934 · 104 min · NR · 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.

Directed by Josef von Sternberg

Starring Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith, Gavin Gordon, Olive Tell, Ruthelma Stevens

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In cinemas15 September 1934
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release20 October 1993
First release anywhere9 May 1934

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