# The Scarlet Empress (1934)

> A lavish, feverish vision of Catherine the Great’s transformation from arranged bride into a ruthless sovereign.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19739

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance
- Director: Josef von Sternberg
- Cast: Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith, Gavin Gordon, Olive Tell, Ruthelma Stevens
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0025746/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: feverish, ornate, oppressive, classic cinema night, historical drama evening

## Synopsis

A young princess rises to power in a tumultuous royal court, navigating love and ambition.

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