Quick facts
- Released
- May 9, 1934
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- NR
- Budget
- $900,000
- IMDb
- tt0025746
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
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)
Edward Van Sloan
Herr Wagner (uncredited)
Akim Tamiroff
Bit Part (uncredited)
Marie Wells
Eric Alden
Elinor Fair
Julanne Johnston
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Scarlet Empress about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Scarlet Empress?
- The Scarlet Empress was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Empress?
- The Scarlet Empress stars Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser.
- When was The Scarlet Empress released?
- The Scarlet Empress is a 1934 drama, history, romance film.
- Where can I watch The Scarlet Empress?
- You can watch The Scarlet Empress with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.