The scarlet empress
(DVD)

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[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [2001].
Format
DVD
Edition
RSDL dual-layer ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [2001].
Edition
RSDL dual-layer ed.
Language
English
UPC
715515011822

Notes

General Note
"Based on a diary of Catherine II."
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1934.
General Note
Widescreen; aspect ratio 1.33:1.
General Note
Special features: The world of Josef von Sternberg (20 min.) / research, script, interview, Kevin Brownlow ; producer and director, Barrie Gavin ; BBC-TV; Production stills, and lobby cards. Insert includes written tribute to Von Sternberg by Jack Smith and essay by Robin Wood.
Creation/Production Credits
Photographed by Bert Glennon ; art directors, Hans Drier, Peter Ballbusch, Richard Kollorsz ; editor, Josef von Sternberg ; music, W. Frank Harling, John Liepold, Josef von Sternberg ; costume designer, Travis Banton.
Participants/Performers
Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith.
Description
Catherine, a German princess, married the Grand Duke Peter, the heir to the Russian throne. Because of his madness, she was able to seize the throne and become known as Catherine the Great.
System Details
DVD format, NTSC; Dolby digital mono.
Language
In English with optional English subtitles.

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