The Rise of Catherine the Great (1934)

Movie"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."
Audience Score
59
NR 1 hr 35 minFeb 9th, 1934History, Drama
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

Theatrical Release:February 9th, 1934
Original Language:English
Production Companies:London Films Productions