Production Credits The Scarlet Empress
The Scarlet Empress
Full Cast & Crew
An in-depth look at the talented ensemble and technical visionaries who brought The Scarlet Empress to life.
The Cast
46 Members
Marlene DietrichPrincess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
John LodgeCount Alexei
Sam JaffeGrand Duke Peter
Louise DresserEmpress Elizabeth Petrovna
C. Aubrey SmithPrince August
Gavin GordonCapt. Gregori Orloff
Olive TellPrincess Johanna Elizabeth
Ruthelma StevensCountess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'
Davison ClarkArchimandrite Simeon Todorsky / Arch-Episcope
Erville AldersonChancelor Alexei Bestuchef
Maria RivaSophia as a Child
Jane DarwellMiss Cardell, Sophia's Nurse (uncredited)
Edward Van SloanHerr Wagner (uncredited)
Akim TamiroffBit Part (uncredited)
Technical Crew
Top Credits
Josef von SternbergDirector
Josef von SternbergProducer
Bert GlennonDirector of Photography
Emanuel CohenExecutive Producer
Sam WinstonEditor
Josef von SternbergEditor
Manuel KomroffWriter
Eleanor McGearyWriter