The Scarlet Empress

Release Date: 1934-05-09

Runtime: 104

Languages: English

Rating: 6.9

Votes: 126

Genres: Drama | History | Romance

Director: Josef von Sternberg

Description: 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. Thei...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.Read More

Production Companies:

Paramount Pictures