The Scarlet Empress (1934)
The Scarlet Empress is a book-based movie adapted from "The Memoirs of Catherine the Great" by Catherine the Great. This Drama/History film is a loose adaptation, and its release date is September 15, 1934.
The Source Material
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Overview
Empress Catherine II brought Europe to Russia, and Russia to Europe, during her long and eventful reign (1762—96). She fostered the culture of the Enlightenment and greatly expanded the immense empire created by Czar Ivan the Terrible, shifting the balance of…
About The Movie
Description
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
- Title
- The Scarlet Empress
- Original Title
- The Scarlet Empress
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Drama, History, Romance
- US Theatrical
- September 15, 1934