Mayerling
6.4
January 31, 1936
1h 36m
"The real life story of a man who sacrificed his all at the altar of love!"
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.
Director
Anatole Litvak
Cast
Charles Boyer
L'archiduc Rodolphe
Danielle Darrieux
Marie Vetsera
Jean Dax
L'empereur François-Joseph
Yolande Laffon
L'archiduchesse Stéphanie
Suzy Prim
La Comtesse Larisch
Gina Manès
Marinka
Marthe Régnier
La Baronne Vetsera
