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The Rise of Catherine the Great
5.8/10
February 9, 1934
95 minutes
Paul Czinner
Drama
History
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.
Movie Details
Release Date
February 9, 1934
Runtime
95 minutes
Director
Paul Czinner
Rating
5.8/10
Production Companies
London Films Productions
