| Edition |
[Fullscreen]. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
Criterion collection ; 109 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 109.
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| System Details |
DVD; fullscreen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby digital mono. |
| Cast |
Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, 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. |
| Note |
"Based on a diary of Catherine II." |
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Originally released as motion picture in 1934. |
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Special features: Production stills and lobby cards ; The world of Josef von Sternberg documentary (20 min.) |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Local Note |
Some of the Simsbury Public Library items are are part of the Hayes Collection. |
| Subject |
Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796 -- Film adaptations.
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Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796 -- Drama.
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Russia -- Kings and rulers -- Biography -- Drama.
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Russia -- History -- Catherine II, 1762-1796 -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Von Sternberg, Josef, 1894-1969.
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Zukor, Adolph, 1873-1976.
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Dietrich, Marlene.
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Lodge, John Davis, 1903-1985.
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Jaffe, Sam, 1891-1984.
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Dresser, Louise, 1878-1965.
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Smith, C. Aubrey (Charles Aubrey), 1863-1948.
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Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796.
Mémoires de l'impératrice Catherine II.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on disc: Josef von Sternberg's The scarlet empress |
| Added Title |
World of Josef von Sternberg.
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| ISBN |
1559409169 |
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9781559409162 |
| Standard No. |
715515011822 |
| Music No. |
CC1569D Criterion Collection |
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