Mayerling (1936)

6.5/10 96 min History Drama Romance

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.

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

Marthe Régnier

La Baronne Vetsera

Odette Talazac

Marie's Nanny

Nane Germon

Anna Vetsera

Assia Granatouroff

Marie's Cousin

Gabrielle Dorziat

Empress Élisabeth

Jean Dax

Emperor François-Joseph

Jean Debucourt

Count Taafe

André Dubosc

Loscheck

René Bergeron

Szeps

Vladimir Sokoloff

Chief of Police

Raymond Aimos

First Policeman

André Siméon

Second Policeman

André Fouché

Georges Vetsera

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