The Rise of Catherine the Great

Catherine the Great also titled The Rise of Catherine the Great is a 1934 British historical film based on the play The Czarina by Lajos Br and Melchior Lengyel, 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.

The elevation is marred by Peters murder that very morning, contrary to Catherines command. Grigory Orlov explains that everything has a price, and the crown has the highest price of all. The film ends, with Catherine in tears on her throne, while the cheers of the crowds are heard outside.

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