The Scarlet Empress

Name: The Scarlet Empress
Released: 1934-05-09
Rating: 6.9

1934

The Reigning Beauty of the Screen!

Trailer

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.

Release Date

1934-05-09

Status

Released

Original Title

The Scarlet Empress

Runtime

1h 44m

Budget

$900,000

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Overview

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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