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Mayerling

1936 • 1h36m History, Drama, Romance

Rating

6.4/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Anatole Litvak

Screenplay

Marcel Achard

Cast

Charles Boyer

Danielle Darrieux

Jean Dax

Release date

1/31/1936

Status

Released

Origin country

FR

Vote count

18