The Scarlet Empress
Interact with the Movie:
Favorite
I've watched this
I own this
Want to Watch
Want to buy
Movie Info
Synopsis: 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.
Tagline: The Reigning Beauty of the Screen!
Franchise:
-
Released: 1934-05-09
Budget: $900,000
Runtime: 104 minutes
Status: Released
Rating: 7.5
Production Companies:
Paramount
Movie Cast:
Movie Character
Actor
Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
Count Alexei
Grand Duke Peter
Empress Elizabeth Petrovna
Prince August
Capt. Gregori Orloff
Princess Johanna Elizabeth
Olive Tell
Countess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'
Ruthelma Stevens
Archimandrite Simeon Todorsky / Arch-Episcope
Chancelor Alexei Bestuchef
Erville Alderson
View the Full Cast of The Scarlet Empress
