About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1934
Runtime
1h 44m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.9/10
Votes
142
Genre
Drama, History, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$0.9M
Cast
based on novel or book
royal family
biography
empress
royalty
pre-code
18th century
catherine the great
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Questions about The Scarlet Empress
How long is The Scarlet Empress?
The Scarlet Empress has a runtime of 1h 44m (1 hour and 44 minutes).
Who directed The Scarlet Empress?
The Scarlet Empress was directed by Josef von Sternberg and released in 1934.
What genre is The Scarlet Empress?
The Scarlet Empress is a Drama, History, Romance film (1934).
Who stars in The Scarlet Empress?
The cast of The Scarlet Empress includes Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith.
What is the TMDB rating for The Scarlet Empress?
The Scarlet Empress has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 142 votes.
