A German noblewoman enters into a loveless marriage with the dim-witted, unstable heir to the Russian throne, then plots to oust him from power.A German noblewoman enters into a loveless marriage with the dim-witted, unstable heir to the Russian throne, then plots to oust him from power.A German noblewoman enters into a loveless marriage with the dim-witted, unstable heir to the Russian throne, then plots to oust him from power.
- Count Lestoq
- (as Phillip Sleeman)
- Ivan Shuvolov
- (as Hans von Twardowski)
- Sophia as a Child
- (as Maria)
- Lackey #5
- (uncredited)
- Count von Breummer
- (uncredited)
- Sophia's Aunt
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Manuel Komroff
- Eleanor McGeary(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMarlene Dietrich's own daughter Maria Riva portrayed young Sophia at the beginning of the film and it was her debut in movies.
- GoofsMost of the action takes place at The Kremlin in Moscow. The historical Empress Elizabeth, Grand Duke Peter and later Catherine spent most of their reigns in St. Petersburg, which during the 18th Century was a modern, Europeanized city.
- Quotes
Grand Duke Peter: Why are those bells ringing?
[He opens the bedroom door and addresses a man in the hall]
Grand Duke Peter: Why are those bells ringing?
Capt. Gregori Orloff: I don't know, Peter.
Grand Duke Peter: How dare you address me like that! Who are you?
Capt. Gregori Orloff: My name is Orloff, and I'm on duty as guard.
Grand Duke Peter: I'll have your head for this insolence! You're addressing the emperor!
Capt. Gregori Orloff: There is no emperor. There is only an empress.
- ConnectionsEdited from The Patriot (1928)
- SoundtracksSymphony No.4 in F Minor, Op.36
Written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Excerpts played during the opening credits and incorporated into the score often
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Details
Box office
- Budget
- $900,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $3,353
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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