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The Rise of Catherine the Great (also titled Catherine the Great) is a 1934 British historical film about the rise to power of Catherine the Great. It was directed by Paul Czinner , and stars Elisabeth Bergner as Catherine, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. , as Grand Duke Peter , Dorothy Hale as Countess Olga, and Flora Robson as Empress Elizabeth .
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The Rise of Catherine the Great: Directed by Paul Czinner, Alexander Korda. With Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Elisabeth Bergner, Flora Robson, Gerald du Maurier. Straightforward biography of the Russian Empress, up to her assumption of the throne.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Paul Czinner, Alexander Korda
- 1934-02-09
Ekaterina: With Marina Aleksandrova, Michael Gor, Vladimir Yaglych, Pavel Tabakov. The life of Russian Empress Ekaterina II (Catherine the Great), a German-born princess who came to Russia as the wife of Peter III, chosen by her aunt Elizabeth, and who, once in power, transformed the Russian empire.
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- 2019-10-21
- Biography, Drama, History
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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.
A quick-witted and compelling dramatization of the troubled marriage of Catherine II (played by German actress Elisabeth Bergner, in her English-language debut) to Peter III (a randy Douglas Fairbanks Jr.) and her subsequent ascension to the throne as Empress of Russia.
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Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Brief Synopsis. Marriage to the heir to the Russian throne is far from a picnic for his lovely German bride. Cast & Crew. Read More. Paul Czinner. Director. Douglas Fairbanks. Grand Duke Peter. Elisabeth Bergner. Catherine the Great. Flora Robson. Empress Elisabeth.
