The Scarlet Empress
1934·Movie·
·1h 44min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in LU (flatrate)
About
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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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionPower And CorruptionRise To PowerLove And PoliticsHistorical EventsCourt Intrigue
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersPolitical IntrigueUnrequited LoveBetrayalCourtship RitualsLove TrianglePolitical AlliancesRoyal ScandalsRoyal Court
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
Crew
Directed by:
Josef von Sternberg, Bert Glennon
Written by:
Manuel Komroff, Eleanor McGeary
Produced by:
Josef von Sternberg, Emanuel Cohen
