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The Scarlet Empress

The Scarlet Empress

The Reigning Beauty of the Screen!

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Scarlet Empress
  • Genres: Drama, History, Romance
  • Release Date: 1934-05-09
  • Runtime: 104 minutes
  • Rating: 6.9/10 (126 votes)
  • Budget: $900,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.3213
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich

as Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II

John Lodge

John Lodge

as Count Alexei

Sam Jaffe

Sam Jaffe

as Grand Duke Peter

Louise Dresser

Louise Dresser

as Empress Elizabeth Petrovna

C. Aubrey Smith

C. Aubrey Smith

as Prince August

Gavin Gordon

Gavin Gordon

as Capt. Gregori Orloff

Olive Tell

Olive Tell

as Princess Johanna Elizabeth

Ruthelma Stevens

Ruthelma Stevens

as Countess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'

Davison Clark

Davison Clark

as Archimandrite Simeon Todorsky / Arch-Episcope

Erville Alderson

Erville Alderson

as Chancelor Alexei Bestuchef

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Insanity of The Scarlett Empress (Marlene Dietrich)

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Keywords

based on novel or bookroyal familybiographyempressroyaltypre-code18th centurycatherine the great

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Scarlet Empress?

The Scarlet Empress is a Drama, History, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1934-05-09.

Who are the main actors in The Scarlet Empress?

The main cast includes Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith, .

Where can I watch The Scarlet Empress online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Scarlet Empress is available.

Is The Scarlet Empress based on a true story?

The Reigning Beauty of the Screen!

What is the IMDb rating of The Scarlet Empress?

The Scarlet Empress has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 126 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Scarlet Empress?

The movie had a production budget of $900,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Scarlet Empress?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Scarlet Empress filmed?

The Scarlet Empress was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Scarlet Empress?

The total runtime of The Scarlet Empress is 104 minutes.

Is The Scarlet Empress suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Scarlet Empress?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Scarlet Empress.

Does The Scarlet Empress have a post-credit scene?

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