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The Scarlet Empress (1934): movie guide
The Scarlet Empress (1934) is a Drama, History, Romance running about 104 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 151 votes. Notable cast includes Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1934-05-09
- Runtime: 104 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1934-05-09
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What is The Scarlet Empress about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Scarlet Empress features Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith, Gavin Gordon. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1934-05-09. Runtime: 104 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (151 votes). Genres: Drama, History, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Scarlet Empress?
- The Scarlet Empress is listed as Drama, History, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is The Scarlet Empress?
- The Scarlet Empress runs about 104 minutes.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Empress?
- Cast highlights include Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith, Gavin Gordon.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Scarlet Empress?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
