Mayerling
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.
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Mayerling
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 31, 1936
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
History, Drama, Romance
User Score
66%
Original Title
Mayerling
Production Companies
Nero-Film AG, Mercury Films
Director
Anatole Litvak
Description
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.