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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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- Where can I watch The Scarlet Empress online?
- You can stream The Scarlet Empress on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Scarlet Empress come out?
- The Scarlet Empress was released in 1934.
- What genre is The Scarlet Empress?
- The Scarlet Empress is a drama, history, and romance film.
- How long is The Scarlet Empress?
- The Scarlet Empress runs about 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- Who stars in The Scarlet Empress?
- The Scarlet Empress stars Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, and Louise Dresser.
- How is The Scarlet Empress rated?
- The Scarlet Empress currently scores 6.9 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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