1936 1h 36m

Mayerling

Directed by Anatole Litvak

Rudolf, the only heir to Emperor Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary, is trapped in a loveless marriage to a Belgian princess. As he seeks to flee his stifling environment, he meets the beautiful Maria, and the two enter into a scandalous affair.

Rudolf, the only heir to Emperor Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary, is trapped in a loveless marriage to a Belgian princess. As he seeks to flee his stifling environment, he meets the beautiful Maria, and the two enter into a scandalous affair. Despite the interference of the Emperor, the couple refuse to give each other up.

Directing 1

Anatole Litvak

Director

Kiev, Russian Empire [now Kyiv, Ukraine]

Writing 1

Marcel Achard

Screenplay

Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France

Production 1

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Seymour Nebenzal

Producer

New York City, New York, USA