
The Scarlet Empress
Drama
History
Romance
Lenguage:104 min
Duration:en
Release date:May 9, 1934
Calificacion:6.9
Description:
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 DietrichPrincess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II

John LodgeCount Alexei

Sam JaffeGrand Duke Peter

Louise DresserEmpress Elizabeth Petrovna

C. Aubrey SmithPrince August

Gavin GordonCapt. Gregori Orloff

Olive TellPrincess Johanna Elizabeth

Ruthelma StevensCountess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'

Davison ClarkArchimandrite Simeon Todorsky / Arch-Episcope

Erville AldersonChancelor Alexei Bestuchef