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The Scarlet Empress
The Scarlet Empress

The Scarlet Empress

1934·1h 44m·Drama, History, Romance
6.9145 ratings

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Marlene DietrichMarlene DietrichPrincess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
  • John LodgeJohn LodgeCount Alexei
  • Sam JaffeSam JaffeGrand Duke Peter
  • Louise DresserLouise DresserEmpress Elizabeth Petrovna
  • C. Aubrey SmithC. Aubrey SmithPrince August
  • Gavin GordonGavin GordonCapt. Gregori Orloff
  • Olive TellOlive TellPrincess Johanna Elizabeth
  • Ruthelma StevensRuthelma StevensCountess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'
  • Davison ClarkDavison ClarkArchimandrite Simeon Todorsky / Arch-Episcope
  • Erville AldersonErville AldersonChancelor Alexei Bestuchef
  • Maria RivaMaria RivaSophia as a Child
  • Jane DarwellJane DarwellMiss Cardell, Sophia's Nurse (uncredited)
  • Edward Van SloanEdward Van SloanHerr Wagner (uncredited)
  • Akim TamiroffAkim TamiroffBit Part (uncredited)
  • Marie WellsMarie Wells

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