The Rise of Catherine the Great
The more he hated her, the more she loved him...this girl of MANY loves who rose to rule a hundred million souls but could not govern her own heart.
1934-02-09
United Kingdom
95 minutes.
Overview
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.
Year 1934
Studio London Films Productions
Director Alexander Korda, Paul Czinner
Crew Alexander Korda (Director), Alexander Korda (Producer), Ludovico Toeplitz (Producer), Georges Périnal (Director of Photography), Arthur Wimperis (Story), Muir Mathieson (Music Director)
Popularity 3
Language English