Mayerling

The real life story of a man who sacrificed his all at the altar of love!

• Rated 6.5 out of 10
• Movie
• 1936
• 1h 36m
• History
• Drama
• Romance

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.

Director

Anatole Litvak

Starring

Charles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux, Jean Dax, Yolande Laffon