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Title:
The scarlet empress [DVD video]
Publication Date:
2001
Publication Information:
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [2001]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9781559409162
Abstract:
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.
General Note:
Title from disc surface.
Full frame (1.33:1 aspect ratio).
"Based on a diary of Catherine II."
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1934.
Special features: The world of Josef von Sternberg (20 min.) / research, script, interview, Kevin Brownlow ; producer and director, Barrie Gavin ; BBC-TV; Production stills, and lobby cards. Insert includes written tribute to Von Sternberg by Jack Smith and essay by Robin Wood.
Performers:
Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith.
Personal Subject:
Language:
English
Additional Language:
In English with optional English subtitles.
Added Title:
World of Josef von Sternberg.
Audience:
Not rated by MPAA.
