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Mayerling (1936)

Directed by Anatole Litvak

Overview

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.

Length 96 minutes

Actors

Charles Boyer | Danielle Darrieux | Yolande Laffon | Suzy Prim | Gina Manès | Marthe Régnier | Odette Talazac | Nane Germon | Assia Granatouroff | Christiane Ribes | Gabrielle Dorziat | Jean Dax | Jean Debucourt | André Dubosc | René Bergeron | Vladimir Sokoloff | Raymond Aimos | André Siméon | André Fouché | Jean Davy | Jacques Berlioz | Fernand Ledoux