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A Royal Scandal (1945) | Criteria

Still from A Royal Scandal — A Royal Scandal (1945) — Otto PremingerPhotographed by Arthur C. Miller

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Otto Preminger

A Royal Scandal

English / 1945 / 1h 34m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy History

Letterboxd: 3.30/5·938 ratings·242 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Catherine the Great falls in love with an army officer who is plotting against her.

Included in
The Lubitsch Touch
Position 7
Included in
September 2021
Position 74

Credits

Crew

DirectorOtto Preminger

WriterEdwin Justus Mayer

CinematographerArthur C. Miller

ComposerAlfred Newman

EditorDorothy Spencer

ProducerErnst Lubitsch

Cast

Tallulah Bankheadas Catherine the Great

Charles Coburnas Nicolai Iiyitch

Anne Baxteras Anna Jaschikoff

William Eytheas Alexei Chernoff

Vincent Priceas Marquis de Fleury

Mischa Aueras Captain Sukov

Sig Rumanas General Ronsky

Vladimir Sokoloffas Malakoff

Mikhail Rasumnyas Drunken General

Paul Baratoffas Russian General (uncredited)

Eugene Bedayas Russian General (uncredited)

Egon Brecheras Wassilikow (uncredited)

Renee Carsonas Lady in Waiting (uncredited)

Harry Carteras Footman (uncredited)

Feodor Chaliapin Jr.as Lackey (uncredited)

Victor De Linskyas Stooge (uncredited)

Donald Douglasas Variatinsky (uncredited)

Nestor Eristoffas Russian General (uncredited)

Fred Essleras Stooge (uncredited)

Sandra Folowayas Lady in Waiting (uncredited)