The Scarlet Empress
Director: Josef von Sternberg
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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.
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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
Olive Tell
Princess Johanna Elizabeth
Ruthelma Stevens
Countess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'
Davison Clark
Archimandrite Simeon Todorsky / Arch-Episcope
Erville Alderson
Chancelor Alexei Bestuchef
Maria Riva
Sophia as a Child
Jane Darwell
Miss Cardell, Sophia's Nurse (uncredited)
In brief
The Scarlet Empress (1934) is a drama, history, romance film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 143 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 44min. You can stream it on: FlixFling.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Scarlet Empress online?
The Scarlet Empress is available on the following streaming services: FlixFling. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The Scarlet Empress?
The Scarlet Empress runs 104 minutes (1h 44min).
What rating does The Scarlet Empress have?
The Scarlet Empress has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 143 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Scarlet Empress from?
The Scarlet Empress was released in 1934.
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