The Rise of Catherine the Great
5.9
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1934-02-09
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Drama
History
The woman who will become Catherine the Great marries into the Russian royal family when she weds Grand Duke Peter, the nephew of Empress Elizabeth. Although the couple has moments of contentment, Peter's cruel and erratic behavior causes a rift between him and Catherine. Mere months after Peter succeeds his aunt as the ruler of Russia, a revolt is brewing, and Catherine is poised to ascend to the throne as the country's new empress.
Featured Crew
| Alexander Korda | Director |
| Alexander Korda | Producer |
| Ludovico Toeplitz | Producer |
| Georges Périnal | Director of Photography |
| Arthur Wimperis | Story |
| Muir Mathieson | Music Director |
| Marjorie Deans | Scenario Writer |
| Geoffrey Boothby | Assistant Director |
| Robert LaPresle | Camera Operator |
| B.J. Simmons | Costume Design |
