The scarlet empress
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, c2001.
Edition
RSDL dual-layer ed.; Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Cayucos Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual
Fiction
1 available
Fiction
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cayucos Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual | Fiction | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Catherine -- II, -- Empress of Russia, -- 1729-1796 -- Drama.
Catherine -- II, -- Empress of Russia, -- 1729-1796 -- Film adaptations.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Russia -- History -- Catherine II, 1762-1796 -- Drama.
Russia -- Kings and rulers -- Biography -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Catherine -- II, -- Empress of Russia, -- 1729-1796 -- Film adaptations.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Russia -- History -- Catherine II, 1762-1796 -- Drama.
Russia -- Kings and rulers -- Biography -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, c2001.
Format
DVD
Edition
RSDL dual-layer ed.; Widescreen.
Language
English
UPC
715515011822
Notes
General Note
"Based on a diary of Catherine II."
General Note
Originally released as motion picture in 1934.
General Note
Special features include luminous new digital transfer with restored image and sound, production stills, and lobby cards.
General Note
Includes: The world of Josef von Sternberg (20 min.) / research, script, interview, Kevin Brownlow ; producer and director, Barrie Gavin ; BBC-TV.
General Note
Written tribute to Von Sternberg by Jack Smith included in container insert.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Bert Glennon ; art directors, Hans Drier, Peter Ballbusch, Richard Kollorsz ; editor, Josef von Sternberg ; music, W. Frank Harling, John Liepold, Josef von Sternberg ; costume designer, Travis Banton.
Participants/Performers
Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith.
Description
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.
Target Audience
Not rated by MPAA.
System Details
DVD; Widescreen; aspect ratio 1.33:1; Dolby digital mono.
Language
Closed-captioned.
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