The Rise of Catherine the Great
1934 • 1h 35m
59%
“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.”
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.
Drama
History
Release Date
2/9/1934
Status
Released
Original Title
The Rise of Catherine the Great
Runtime
1h 35m
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Language
EN
Production Companies
London Films Productions
