Rasputin and the Empress
“Beautiful girls who came to pray! Caught in the web of debauched Rasputin, whose crafty mind toppled a throne!”
Synopsis
The story of corrupt, power-hungry, manipulative Grigori Rasputin's influence on members of the Russian Imperial family and others, and what resulted.
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Original Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-15
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John Barrymore
Prince Paul Chegodieff
Ethel Barrymore
Czarina Alexandra
Lionel Barrymore
Grigori Rasputin
Ralph Morgan
Czar Nicholas II
Tad Alexander
The Czarevitch
Diana Wynyard
Princess Natasha
C. Henry Gordon
Grand Duke Igor
Edward Arnold
Doctor Remezov
Henry Armetta
Photographer (uncredited)
Mischa Auer
Butler Pouring Drinks at Party (uncredited)
Louise Closser Hale
Lazy Spoiled Woman (uncredited)
Nigel De Brulier
Priest (uncredited)
Dale Fuller
Minor Role (uncredited)
Brandon Hurst
Staff General (uncredited)
George Irving
Minor Role (uncredited)
Henry Kolker
Chief of Secret Police (uncredited)
Eily Malyon
Woman Yelling 'Blessed Among Women!' (uncredited)
Eric Mayne
Aristocrat at Ball (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Boleslawski
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles MacArthur
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Rasputin and the Empress
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Boleslawski
Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht
Herbert Stothart
William H. Daniels
Tom Held
Bernard H. Hyman, Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Boleslawski
Director
Charles MacArthur
Screenplay
Tom Held
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Bernard H. Hyman
Producer
Ben Hecht
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rasputin and the Empress
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What is Rasputin and the Empress about?
The story of corrupt, power-hungry, manipulative Grigori Rasputin's influence on members of the Russian Imperial family and others, and what resulted.
Who directed Rasputin and the Empress?
Rasputin and the Empress was directed by Richard Boleslawski.
Who stars in Rasputin and the Empress?
The principal cast of Rasputin and the Empress includes John Barrymore, Ethel Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, Ralph Morgan, Tad Alexander.
When was Rasputin and the Empress released and how long is it?
Rasputin and the Empress was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Rasputin and the Empress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rasputin and the Empress was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rasputin and the Empress?
Rasputin and the Empress holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).