The Scarlet Empress

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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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Creators

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Josef von Sternberg

director

Manuel Komroff

writer

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Eleanor McGeary

writer

Cast

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Marlene Dietrich actor

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John Lodge actor Sam Jaffe actor

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Louise Dresser actor

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C. Aubrey Smith actor

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Gavin Gordon actor

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Olive Tell actor

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Ruthelma Stevens actor

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Davison Clark actor Erville Alderson actor

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Maria Riva actor

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Jane Darwell actor

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Edward Van Sloan actor

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Akim Tamiroff actor

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Marie Wells actor

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Eric Alden actor

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Elinor Fair actor

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Julanne Johnston actor

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Agnes Steele actor

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Philip Sleeman actor