• StatusReleased
  • Release Date1934-05-09
  • Runtime104 minutes
  • TaglineThe Reigning Beauty of the Screen!
  • RevenueNot Available
  • GenreDrama, History, Romance
  • Production
    CompaniesParamount Pictures
  • Budget900,000$

Movie Overview

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.

Casts

Marlene Dietrich

John Lodge

Sam Jaffe

Louise Dresser

C. Aubrey Smith

Gavin Gordon

Olive Tell

Ruthelma Stevens

Davison Clark

Erville Alderson

Maria Riva

Marie Wells

Eric Alden

Elinor Fair

Julanne Johnston

Philip Sleeman

Hans Heinrich von Twardowski

Richard Alexander

James Burke

John Davidson

George Davis

Ivan Linow

James A. Marcus

Warner Richmond

Kent Taylor

Jameson Thomas

Leo White

Harry Woods