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The Scarlet Empress (1934)

NR ★ 6.9/10 104 min Drama, History, Romance United States English
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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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Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
John Lodge
John Lodge Count Alexei
Sam Jaffe
Sam Jaffe Grand Duke Peter
Louise Dresser
Louise Dresser Empress Elizabeth Petrovna
C. Aubrey Smith
C. Aubrey Smith Prince August
Gavin Gordon
Gavin Gordon Capt. Gregori Orloff
Olive Tell
Olive Tell Princess Johanna Elizabeth
Ruthelma Stevens
Ruthelma Stevens Countess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'

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