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Overview
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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Cast
Marlene Dietrich
Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
John Lodge
Count Alexei
Sam Jaffe
Grand Duke Peter
Louise Dresser
Empress Elizabeth Petrovna
C. Aubrey Smith
Prince August
Gavin Gordon
Capt. Gregori Orloff
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Scarlet Empress available to watch online?
Yes, you can stream The Scarlet Empress free on StreamVaults in HD — no sign-up required.
What year was The Scarlet Empress released?
The Scarlet Empress was released in 1934.
What genre is The Scarlet Empress?
The Scarlet Empress is a Drama, History, Romance film.
How long is The Scarlet Empress?
The Scarlet Empress has a runtime of 1h 44m.
What is The Scarlet Empress rated?
The Scarlet Empress has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 143 reviews.
Who directed The Scarlet Empress?
The Scarlet Empress was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
