Mayerling

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 L'archiduc Rodolphe

Danielle Darrieux Marie Vetsera

Jean Dax L'empereur François-Joseph

Yolande Laffon L'archiduchesse Stéphanie

Suzy Prim La Comtesse Larisch