“Opening scene. The Tsaritsa is in labor as Dr. Botkin tends to her....” – Nicholas & Alexandra ... Movie Quotes Database

Opening scene. The Tsaritsa is in labor as Dr. Botkin tends to her. The Tsar is waiting anxiously that the pregnancy is without issue

Count Fredericks

Great news!

Tsar Nicholas II

Is it a son?

Count Fredericks

Yes! Eight pounds.

Tsar Nicholas II

And Sunny, is she all right.

Count Fredericks

Indeed, Your Majesty. Shall I make the announcement?
Tsar nods and Count Fredericks departs. Tsar is tearing up with joy
Tsar Nicholas II{talking to himself}: It is incredible, I have a son!

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