Catherine the Great (1920 film)

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Catherine the Great
Directed by Reinhold Schünzel
Written by
Produced by Arzén von Cserépy
Starring
Cinematography Karl Freund
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company
Release date
  • 22 October 1920 (1920-10-22)
CountryGermany
Languages

Catherine the Great (German : Katharina die Große) is a 1920 German silent historical film directed by Reinhold Schünzel and starring Lucie Höflich, Fritz Kortner, and Fritz Delius. The film was an epic portrayal of the life of Catherine the Great of Russia. 4,000 extras and 500 horses were used. [1]

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  1. Kreimeier p. 93

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