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The Scarlet Empress

69 %|May 9, 1934|Drama, History, Romance

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.

Featured Crew

Josef von Sternberg
Director
Josef von Sternberg
Art Direction
Josef von Sternberg
Producer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Emanuel Cohen
Executive Producer
Hans Dreier
Art Direction
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Sam Winston
Editor

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