Mayerling (1936)

Director: Anatole Litvak

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

Gina Manès

Marinka

Marthe Régnier

La Baronne Vetsera

Odette Talazac

Marie's Nanny

Nane Germon

Anna Vetsera

Assia Granatouroff

Marie's Cousin