Crimson Dynasty (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1935, Crimson Dynasty is a drama and history film directed by Maurice Tourneur, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Koenigsmark is a 1935 British-French drama film directed by Maurice Tourneur and starring Elissa Landi, John Lodge and Pierre Fresnay. The film is based on the novel Koenigsmark by Pierre Benoît. It's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Aguettand. The film was known in the United States as Crimson Dynasty.
Who’s in it. Crimson Dynasty stars Elissa Landi as Princess Aurore, John Lodge as Grand Duke Frederick, Pierre Fresnay as Raoul Vignerte and Frank Vosper as Maj. Baron de Boise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Crimson Dynasty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crimson Dynasty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crimson Dynasty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crimson Dynasty (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crimson Dynasty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crimson Dynasty worth watching?
- Crimson Dynasty holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crimson Dynasty?
- Crimson Dynasty stars Elissa Landi, John Lodge, Pierre Fresnay, Frank Vosper and Allan Jeayes.
- When was Crimson Dynasty released?
- Crimson Dynasty was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.