Scarlet Dawn
“He had His Choice- Death or a Slave Girl's Love!”
Synopsis
During the Russian Revolution, a young nobleman and his peasant maid flee from their homeland to Constantinople where they marry and begin a challenging new life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-26
Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Baron Nikita 'Nikki' Krasnoff
Nancy Carroll
Tanyusha Krasnoff
Lilyan Tashman
Vera Zimina
Guy Kibbee
Mr. Murphy
Sheila Terry
Marjorie Murphy
Richard Alexander
Pyotyr (Uncredited)
Mischa Auer
Sergei (Uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Sergeant Illya (Uncredited)
Arnold Korff
Kalin (Uncredited)
Ivan Linow
Ivan (Uncredited)
Frank Reicher
Plotsky (Uncredited)
Mae Busch
French Wedding Witness (Uncredited)
Earle Foxe
Boris (Uncredited)
Betty Gillette
Girl (Uncredited)
Hadji Ali
Turkish Landlord (Uncredited)
Alphonse Kohlmar
Orthodox Priest (Uncredited)
Lee Kohlmar
German Tailor (Uncredited)
William Ricciardi
Kitchen Boss (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 12, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Niven Busch, Erwin S. Gelsey
- Original Score
- Milan Roder, Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Scarlet Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Niven Busch, Erwin S. Gelsey, Mary C. McCall, Jr.
Milan Roder, Bernhard Kaun
Ernest Haller
James B. Morley
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Niven Busch
Screenplay
Erwin S. Gelsey
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
James B. Morley
Editor
Milan Roder
Original Music Composer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scarlet Dawn
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What is Scarlet Dawn about?
During the Russian Revolution, a young nobleman and his peasant maid flee from their homeland to Constantinople where they marry and begin a challenging new life.
Who directed Scarlet Dawn?
Scarlet Dawn was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Scarlet Dawn?
The principal cast of Scarlet Dawn includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Nancy Carroll, Lilyan Tashman, Guy Kibbee, Sheila Terry.
When was Scarlet Dawn released and how long is it?
Scarlet Dawn was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Scarlet Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scarlet Dawn was composed by Milan Roder, Bernhard Kaun.
Is Scarlet Dawn based on a book or true story?
Scarlet Dawn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary C. McCall, Jr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scarlet Dawn?
Scarlet Dawn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).