The Emperor's Candlesticks
“Drama that will toy with your heart”
Synopsis
Spies on opposite sides fall in love in pre-revolutionary Russia.
Top Cast
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William Powell
Baron Stephan Wolensky
Luise Rainer
Countess Olga Mironova
Robert Young
Grand Duke Peter
Maureen O'Sullivan
Maria Orlich
Frank Morgan
Colonel Baron Suroff
Henry Stephenson
Prince Johann
Bernadene Hayes
Mitzi Reisenbach
Donald Kirke
Anton, the Thief
Douglass Dumbrille
Mr. Korum, a Conspirator
Charles Waldron
Dr. Malchor, a Conspirator
Ian Wolfe
Leon, a Conspirator
Barnett Parker
Albert, Stephan's Butler
Frank Reicher
Pavloff
Bert Roach
Hotel Clerk
Paul Porcasi
Santuzzi
E. E. Clive
Auctioneer
Emma Dunn
Anna - Olga's Housekeeper
Frank Conroy
Col. Radoff
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Goldman, Baroness Emmuska Orczy, Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- The Emperor's Candlesticks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
Harold Goldman, Baroness Emmuska Orczy, Herman J. Mankiewicz
Franz Waxman
Harold Rosson
Conrad A. Nervig
John W. Considine Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
George Fitzmaurice
Director
Harold Goldman
Writer
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emperor's Candlesticks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Emperor's Candlesticks about?
Spies on opposite sides fall in love in pre-revolutionary Russia.
Who directed The Emperor's Candlesticks?
The Emperor's Candlesticks was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in The Emperor's Candlesticks?
The principal cast of The Emperor's Candlesticks includes William Powell, Luise Rainer, Robert Young, Maureen O'Sullivan, Frank Morgan.
When was The Emperor's Candlesticks released and how long is it?
The Emperor's Candlesticks was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Emperor's Candlesticks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Emperor's Candlesticks was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is The Emperor's Candlesticks based on a book or true story?
The Emperor's Candlesticks is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Baroness Emmuska Orczy".