Mayerling (1936)

"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.

Anatole Litvak 96 min France

DirectorAnatole Litvak

CastCharles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux, Gina Manès, Jean Dax, Suzy Prim, Yolande Laffon

CountryFrance

Duration96 min