I guess that Ernst Lubitsch's fans would like this production. To me, it was nothing more than a silly farce with Tallulah Bankhead's off-the-wall performance as Catherine The Great. Naturally, she is domineering here as she constantly tells everyone to shut up.
This black and white costume period piece is basically the story of a vain woman refusing to admit that she is getting older and even though she is the queen, she flirts quite well with her subjects and others.
Eythe, who was so good in 1947's masterpiece, "The House on 92nd Street," is foppish here as her devoted army officer who raises to general within 10 minutes after telling Catherine that she isn't safe.
Anne Baxter is briefly seen but gives her all as a lady-in-waiting, the lover of Eythe. Then there is Charles Coburn in his usual take charge position as the treasurer. A sly fox, he knows which way the wind is blowing.
Vincent Price briefly appears with his French accent as a count, who charms the heart of the great queen.
This black and white costume period piece is basically the story of a vain woman refusing to admit that she is getting older and even though she is the queen, she flirts quite well with her subjects and others.
Eythe, who was so good in 1947's masterpiece, "The House on 92nd Street," is foppish here as her devoted army officer who raises to general within 10 minutes after telling Catherine that she isn't safe.
Anne Baxter is briefly seen but gives her all as a lady-in-waiting, the lover of Eythe. Then there is Charles Coburn in his usual take charge position as the treasurer. A sly fox, he knows which way the wind is blowing.
Vincent Price briefly appears with his French accent as a count, who charms the heart of the great queen.