Now, before we get into the key details of how you can watch 'The Scarlet Empress' right now, here are some quick facts about the Paramount Pictures drama flick. The Scarlet Empress starring Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser has a NR rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 44 min. The release date of the movie is September 15th, 1934. The movie received a user score of 69/100 on TMDb, which is derived from reviews from 119 registered users.
Ready to dive into the plot? Here's the plot: "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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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Scarlet Empress' on each platform when they are available. 'The Scarlet Empress' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on FlixFling in the US.
'The Scarlet Empress' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on September 15th, 1934
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
May 8th, 2001
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