Characters & Themes
Mayerling (1936) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1936 · 96 mins · French
- Directed by
- Anatole Litvak
- Starring
- Odette Talazac, Charles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux, Vladimir Sokoloff, René Bergeron, Nane Germon
Rudolf, the sole heir of Emperor Franz Josef of Austria‑Hungary, finds himself bound to a barren marriage with a Belgian princess. Seeking escape from his oppressive court, he encounters the alluring Maria, and the two ignite a forbidden romance. Even as the Emperor tries to intervene, the pair remain steadfast, refusing to abandon one another.
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