The Scarlet Lady
Synopsis
The film follows Lya, a woman seeking refuge from Cossack soldiers, who finds herself at the palace of Prince Nicholas. She becomes his majordomo and they fall in love, but their relationship is disrupted when Nicholas learns of her past with a Bolshevik leader. Lya is expelled, becomes a terrorist, and later encounters Nicholas again, now disguised as a servant. When Nicholas is sentenced to death, she rescues him and they escape together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 22, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Screenplay & Story
- John F. Goodrich
- Original Title
- The Scarlet Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Crosland
John F. Goodrich, Elmer Harris, Bess Meredyth
James Van Trees
Frank Atkinson, Ben Pivar
Harry Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Cohn
Producer
Alan Crosland
Director
John F. Goodrich
Screenplay
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Frank Atkinson
Editor
Ben Pivar
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Scarlet Lady
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What is The Scarlet Lady about?
The film follows Lya, a woman seeking refuge from Cossack soldiers, who finds herself at the palace of Prince Nicholas. She becomes his majordomo and they fall in love, but their relationship is disrupted when Nicholas learns of her past with a Bolshevik leader. Lya is expelled, becomes a terrorist, and later encounters Nicholas again, now disguised as a servant. When Nicholas is sentenced to death, she rescues him and they escape together.
Who directed The Scarlet Lady?
The Scarlet Lady was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in The Scarlet Lady?
The principal cast of The Scarlet Lady includes Lya De Putti, Don Alvarado, Warner Oland, Otto Matieson, Jacqueline Gadsden.
When was The Scarlet Lady released and how long is it?
The Scarlet Lady was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Scarlet Lady?
The Scarlet Lady holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).