Review of The Scarlet Empress (1934) by Frank H — 24 Aug 2012
As opulent and decadent as can be imagined, Von Sternberg's vision of early court life is suffused in shadows and grotesqueries unlike most films of this sort, bringing to mind the axiom of absolute power corrupting absolutely.
The story's not so good, but the imagery will stay with you.
This review of The Scarlet Empress (1934) was written by Frank H on 24 Aug 2012.
The Scarlet Empress has generally received very positive reviews.
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