Keep it in the family was never better exemplified in a film than here with no less than three of the Barrymore clan taking on one of these historical stories that is ideal for folks with a fertile imagination. Ralph Morgan is the Czar who is married to Alexandra (Ethel) and with whom he has but the one son. The young Czarevitch (Tad Alexander) is suspected of being an haemophiliac and devoid of help from the best…
Rasputin and the Empress (1932)
Beautiful girls who came to pray! Caught in the web of debauched Rasputin, whose crafty mind toppled a throne!
The story of corrupt, power-hungry, manipulative Grigori Rasputin's influence on members of the Russian Imperial family and others, and what resulted.
Top Cast
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)
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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.
When was Rasputin and the Empress released?
Rasputin and the Empress was released in 1932.
What genres does Rasputin and the Empress belong to?
Rasputin and the Empress is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in Rasputin and the Empress?
The cast of Rasputin and the Empress includes John Barrymore, Ethel Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, Ralph Morgan, Tad Alexander.