The Scarlet Empress Blu-ray Movie

The Scarlet Empress Blu-ray Movie  

Criterion | 1934 | 105 min | Not rated | No Release Date | Dr. Svet Atanasov

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.

Drama / History / Romance / Melodrama / Period

The Scarlet Empress Blu-ray Movie    

Indicator Series

Powerhouse Films | 1934 | 104 min | Rated BBFC: 12 | Aug 26, 2019 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

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.

Drama / History / Romance / Melodrama / Period