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The Scarlet Empress

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The last of today's three films starring Marlene Dietrich
Historical drama. The story of an innocent German princess who became the notorious Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia.
Sophia Frederica, Catherine 11 MARLENE DIETRICH Director Josef von Sternberg (1934)
Black and White
♦See Films: pages 58-64 ***** ♦See Barry Norman : page 58
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Contributors

Unknown:
Marlene Dietrich
Unknown:
Barry Norman
Count Alexei:
John Lodge
Grand Duke Peter:
Sam Jaffe
Empress Elizabeth:
Louise Dresser
Catherine as a child:
Maria Sieber
Prince August:
C Aubrey Smith
Countess Elizabeth:
Ruthelma Stevens
Princess Johanna:
Olive Tell
Gregory Orloff:
Gavin Gordon
Lieutenant Ovtsyn:
Jameson Thomas
Source: Radio Times

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