Released
Mayerling
January 31 1936 (almost 89 years ago)Rating
66
Based on
17 reviews
- Director: Anatole Litvak
- Writer: Marcel Achard
- Genres: History, Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 1 h 36 m
- Country: France
- Companies: Nero-Film AG, Mercury Films
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.
