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The Scarlet Empress (1934)

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Released May 9, 1934Runtime 1h 44mDirector Josef von Sternberg

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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Cast of The Scarlet Empress

Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich

Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
John Lodge

John Lodge

Count Alexei
Sam Jaffe

Sam Jaffe

Grand Duke Peter
Louise Dresser

Louise Dresser

Empress Elizabeth Petrovna
C. Aubrey Smith

C. Aubrey Smith

Prince August
Gavin Gordon

Gavin Gordon

Capt. Gregori Orloff
Olive Tell

Olive Tell

Princess Johanna Elizabeth
Ruthelma Stevens

Ruthelma Stevens

Countess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'
Davison Clark

Davison Clark

Archimandrite Simeon Todorsky / Arch-Episcope
Erville Alderson

Erville Alderson

Chancelor Alexei Bestuchef
Maria Riva

Maria Riva

Sophia as a Child
Jane Darwell

Jane Darwell

Miss Cardell, Sophia's Nurse (uncredited)

About The Scarlet Empress

Where can I watch The Scarlet Empress?

The Scarlet Empress is currently streaming in the United States on FlixFling.

Who stars in The Scarlet Empress?

The Scarlet Empress stars Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith.

Who directed The Scarlet Empress?

The Scarlet Empress was directed by Josef von Sternberg.

How long is The Scarlet Empress?

The Scarlet Empress has a runtime of 1h 44m.

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.