The scarlet empress [videorecording DVD] / a Paramount Picture ; Adolph Zukor presents ; based on a diary of Catherine II arranged by Manuel Komroff ; directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith. "Based on a diary of Catherine II." Originally produced as a motion picture in 1934. Widescreen; aspect ratio 1.33:1. Special features: The world of Josef von Sternberg (20 min.) / research, script, interview, Kevin Brownlow ; producer and director, Barrie Gavin ; BBC-TV; Production stills, and lobby cards. Insert includes written tribute to Von Sternberg by Jack Smith and essay by Robin Wood.
Summary:
Catherine, a German princess, married the Grand Duke Peter, the heir to the Russian throne. Because of his madness, she was able to seize the throne and become known as Catherine the Great.
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