The Scarlet Empress
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1934 NR 1h 44m
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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| Original title | The Scarlet Empress |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 15, 1934 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, biography, royal family, royalty, 18th century, pre-code, empress, catherine the great |
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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.
When was The Scarlet Empress released?
The Scarlet Empress was released on Sep 15, 1934 (status: Released).
Who directed The Scarlet Empress?
Josef von Sternberg directed The Scarlet Empress.
What is the TMDB rating of The Scarlet Empress?
The Scarlet Empress has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 from 145 votes.