Mayerling

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.

• Anatole LitvakDirector
• Marcel AchardScreenplay
• Arthur HoneggerOriginal Music Composer
• Hans MayOriginal Music Composer

• Charles BoyerL'archiduc Rodolphe
• Danielle DarrieuxMarie Vetsera
• Jean DaxL'empereur François-Joseph
• Yolande LaffonL'archiduchesse Stéphanie
• Suzy PrimLa Comtesse Larisch
• Gina ManèsMarinka
• Marthe RégnierLa Baronne Vetsera
• Odette TalazacMarie's Nanny
• Nane GermonAnna Vetsera
• Assia GranatouroffMarie's Cousin
• Christiane RibesGirl
• Gabrielle DorziatEmpress Élisabeth