The Scarlet Empress
The Reigning Beauty of the Screen!
Videos
Cast and Crew
The Scarlet Empress
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.
Orignal Language
en
Duration
1 hr 44 min
Genre
Drama, History, Romance
Status
Released
Release Data
1934-05-09
Produced By
Paramount Pictures