TMDb Rating
6.4/10
18 verified votes
Mayerling (1936)
HistoryDramaRomance
96 min
"The real life story of a man who sacrificed his all at the altar of love!"
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.
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Keywords to include
HistoryDramaRomanceAnatole LitvakCharles BoyerDanielle Darrieux1936
Director
Anatole Litvak
Top Cast
Charles BoyerDanielle DarrieuxJean DaxYolande LaffonSuzy Prim
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