Rasputin and the Empress (1932) | |
| Director(s) | Richard Boleslawski, Charles Brabin (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | Bernard H. Hyman (uncredited), Irving Thalberg (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Drama, Historical |
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Rasputin and the Empress (1932) was a Drama - Historical Film directed by Charles Brabin and Richard Boleslawski and produced by Irving Thalberg and Bernard H. Hyman.
Academy Awards 1932/33 --- Ceremony Number 6 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Writing | Charles MacArthur | Nominated |
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RASPUTIN AND THE EMPRESS ( 1932 )
By Crystal Kalyana on Mar 30, 2015 From In The Good Old Days Of Classic HollywoodETHEL BARRYMORE MONTH RASPUTIN AND THE EMPRESS ( 1932 ) When I first became an avid fan of the Barrymore’s, one of the films I collected was “Rasputin And The Empress”, a lavish?landmark film featuring the Barrymore trilogy, Ethel, John and Lionel. It’s a very enthralling mov... Read full article
A Rasputin Two-fer: Rasputin and the Empress (1932) & Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)
By Clayton on May 19, 2014 From Phantom EmpiresA Rasputin Two-fer: Rasputin and the Empress (1932) & Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) 5/19/2014 0 Comments What person even slightly interested in history doesn't know those eyes? Burning and possessing, they drill into one's ... Read full article
Rasputin and the Empress, Happy Anniversary! Premiered, Friday, December 23rd, 1932 (2)
By C. S. Williams on Dec 23, 2013 From Classic Film AficionadosThe only that all three of the royal acting family appeared in the same film.... Read full article
Rasputin and the Empress, Happy Anniversary! Premiered, Friday, December 23rd, 1932
By C. S. Williams on Dec 23, 2013 From Classic Film AficionadosThe only that all three of the royal acting family appeared in the same film.... Read full article
Rasputin and the Empress, Happy Anniversary! Premiered, Friday, December 23rd, 1932
By C. S. Williams on Dec 23, 2013 From Classic Film AficionadosThe only that all three of the royal acting family appeared in the same film.... Read full article
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Charles Brabin was originally assigned to direct. After several run-ins with Ethel Barrymore, who condescendingly referred to him as Mr. Theda Bara, he was taken off the project. Brabin was married to the silent screen legend Theda Bara. Richard Boleslawski was brought in to direct and given sole directorial credit, although several of Brabin's completed scenes remain in the finished film.
The only film in which all three Barrymore siblings - John Barrymore, Ethel Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore - appeared together.
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