Mayerling

IMDb 6.4 1936 • 96 min • HistoryDramaRomance

Director

Anatole Litvak

Country

FR

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Charles Boyer
Charles Boyer L'archiduc Rodolphe
Danielle Darrieux
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Jean Dax
Jean Dax L'empereur François-Joseph
Yolande Laffon
Yolande Laffon L'archiduchesse Stéphanie
Suzy Prim
Suzy Prim La Comtesse Larisch