The scarlet empress
(Blu-ray)
Contributors
Von Sternberg, Josef, 1894-1969, film director.
Zukor, Adolph, 1873-1976, presenter.
Komroff, Manuel, 1890-1974, screenwriter.
McGeary, Eleanor, screenwriter.
Cohen, Emanuel, 1892-1977, film producer.
Zukor, Adolph, 1873-1976, presenter.
Komroff, Manuel, 1890-1974, screenwriter.
McGeary, Eleanor, screenwriter.
Cohen, Emanuel, 1892-1977, film producer.
Published
[New York, N.Y.] : The Criterion Collection, [2018].
Edition
Blu-ray special edition.
ISBN
9781681434704, 1681434709, 9781681434605, 1681434601
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Adult Blu-ray - Public Shelving
BLU-RAY Feature SCARLET
1 available
BLU-RAY Feature SCARLET
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Blu-ray - Public Shelving | BLU-RAY Feature SCARLET | On Shelf |
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Published
[New York, N.Y.] : The Criterion Collection, [2018].
Format
Blu-ray
Edition
Blu-ray special edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781681434704, 1681434709, 9781681434605, 1681434601
UPC
715515217019
Notes
General Note
Title from title screen ; statement of responsibility and crew credits partially from boxed set's accompanying book.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1934.
General Note
"Based on a diary of Catherine II."
General Note
Full screen (1.37:1 aspect ratio).
General Note
Issued in a boxed set: Dietrich & Von Sternberg in Hollywood.
General Note
Supplement: Marlene Dietrich interview from 1971, conducted for Swedish television but filmed in Copenhagen after a performance at Tivoli Gardens, the actress looks back at her career, her work with director Josef von Sternberg, and her travels around the world.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Bert Glennon ; editors, Josef von Sternberg, Sam winston ; music arranged by W. Frank Harling, John Liepold, Josef von Sternberg ; costume designer, Travis Banton ; ; art directors, Hans Drier, Peter Ballbusch, Richard Kollorsz.
Participants/Performers
Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser, C. Aubrey Smith, Gavin Gordon, Olive Tell.
Description
A spoiled princess is sent to Russia to marry Grand Duke Peter, but is horrified to discover her intened is a half-wit and depravity rules in her new home. Before long, however, she is initiated into the sadistic power politics that govern the court, paving the way for her transformation into the imperious libertine Catherine the Great.
System Details
Blu-ray; region A; LPCM 1.0; requires Blu-ray player.
Language
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Von Sternberg, J., Zukor, A., Komroff, M., McGeary, E., Cohen, E., Dietrich, M., Lodge, J. D., Jaffe, S., Dresser, L., Smith, C. A. 1., & Catherine II, E. o. R. (2018). The scarlet empress (Blu-ray special edition.). The Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Josef Von Sternberg et al.. 2018. The Scarlet Empress. The Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Josef Von Sternberg et al.. The Scarlet Empress The Criterion Collection, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Von Sternberg, Josef, et al. The Scarlet Empress Blu-ray special edition., The Criterion Collection, 2018.
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