In 1745 a German princess, renamed Catherine, arrives to marry Grand Duke Peter of Russia, whom she initially likes. But his suspicious, unstable nature gradually estranges them, and Peter finds solace with pretty courtiers. Catherine invents her own (fictitious) lovers, temporarily improving matters. Alas, accession to the throne brings out the worst in Peter, and loyal Catherine is urged to assume power.
Directed byPaul Czinner, Alexander Korda
Written byLajos Bir� (play), Marjorie Deans, Melchior Lengyel (play), Arthur Wimperis
CountryUK
Runtime95 min
On screen
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Elisabeth Bergner
Flora Robson
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