Where to watch The Scarlet Empress(1934)
In the United States, The Scarlet Empress is available to stream on FlixFling. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
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The Scarlet Empress plot summary
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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.
Details
- Release date
- May 9, 1934
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Genres
- Drama, History, Romance
- Directed by
- Josef von Sternberg
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 147 votes
The Scarlet Empress trailer
Cast
Marlene DietrichPrincess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
John LodgeCount Alexei
Sam JaffeGrand Duke Peter
Louise DresserEmpress Elizabeth Petrovna
C. Aubrey SmithPrince August
Gavin GordonCapt. Gregori Orloff
Olive TellPrincess Johanna Elizabeth
Ruthelma StevensCountess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'
Davison ClarkArchimandrite Simeon Todorsky / Arch-Episcope
Erville AldersonChancelor Alexei Bestuchef
FAQ
Where can I watch The Scarlet Empress?
In the United States, The Scarlet Empress is available to stream on FlixFling. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Scarlet Empress?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling.
How long is The Scarlet Empress?
The Scarlet Empress runs 1h 44m (104 minutes).
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