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The Scarlet Empress (1934)

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.

  • Drama
  • History
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Marlene DietrichMarlene DietrichPrincess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
  • Photo of John LodgeJohn LodgeCount Alexei
  • Photo of Sam JaffeSam JaffeGrand Duke Peter
  • Photo of Louise DresserLouise DresserEmpress Elizabeth Petrovna
  • Photo of C. Aubrey SmithC. Aubrey SmithPrince August
  • Photo of Gavin GordonGavin GordonCapt. Gregori Orloff
  • Photo of Olive TellOlive TellPrincess Johanna Elizabeth
  • Photo of Ruthelma StevensRuthelma StevensCountess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'
  • Photo of Davison ClarkDavison ClarkArchimandrite Simeon Todorsky / Arch-Episcope
  • Photo of Erville AldersonErville AldersonChancelor Alexei Bestuchef

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