The Scarlet Empress

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Marlene Dietrich Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II

John Lodge Count Alexei

Sam Jaffe Grand Duke Peter

Louise Dresser Empress Elizabeth Petrovna

C. Aubrey Smith Prince August