Mayerling
"The real life story of a man who sacrificed his all at the altar of love!"
Originally released in 1936. Mayerling is a history/drama film. directed by Anatole Litvak.
Starring Charles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux, and Jean Dax
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 1936
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Boyer
as L'archiduc Rodolphe
Danielle Darrieux
as Marie Vetsera
Jean Dax
as L'empereur François-Joseph
Yolande Laffon
as L'archiduchesse Stéphanie
Suzy Prim
as La Comtesse Larisch
Gina Manès
as Marinka
Marthe Régnier
as La Baronne Vetsera
Odette Talazac
as Marie's Nanny
Nane Germon
as Anna Vetsera
Assia Granatouroff
as Marie's Cousin
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Nero-Film AG
- Mercury Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mayerling about?
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,...
Who directed Mayerling?
Mayerling was directed by Anatole Litvak.
How long is Mayerling?
Mayerling has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Mayerling released?
Mayerling was released on January 31, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mayerling?
The main cast of Mayerling includes Charles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux, Jean Dax, Yolande Laffon, Suzy Prim.