Mayerling
1936, Film, 96 min, Drama, Romance, French, France, MoviePedia score 65
The real life story of a man who sacrificed his all at the altar of love!
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.
Directed by Anatole Litvak
Cast
- Charles Boyer as L'archiduc Rodolphe
- Danielle Darrieux as Marie Vetsera
- Marthe Régnier as La baronne Vetsera
- Yolande Laffon as L'archiduchesse Stéphanie
- Suzy Prim as La comtesse Larisch
- Gina Manès as Marinka
- Odette Talazac as La nourrice de Marie
- Nane Germon as Anna Vetsera
- Assia Granatouroff as La cousine de Marie
- Christiane Ribes as Une fille
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