Biography
Ernst Marischka was an Austrian screenwriter, film director, and producer, renowned for his contributions to mid-20th-century European cinema. He began his career in the early 1910s, writing for over 90 films and directing 29 between 1913 and 1962. Marischka is best known for the "Sissi" trilogy—Sissi (1955), Sissi – The Young Empress (1956), and Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress (1957)—which depicted the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria and starred Romy Schneider. These films achieved international acclaim and remain classics in Austrian cinema. Marischka's work is characterized by its romanticism and historical narratives, contributing significantly to the portrayal of Austrian heritage in film.
Directed 24
1960s
- 1962
Sissi - Forever My Love
Director
1950s
- 1959
Old Heidelberg
Director
- 1958
Embezzled Heaven
Director
- 1957
Scherben bringen Glück
Director
- 1956
Opernball
Director
- 1955
Die Deutschmeister
Director
- 1954
- 1953
Hooray, It's a Boy!
Director
Du bist die Welt für mich
Director
Hannerl: Ich tanze mit Dir in den Himmel hinein
Director
- 1952
Saison in Salzburg
Director
- 1951
Two in a Car
Director
Verklungenes Wien
Director
1940s
- 1943
Adventure in the Grand Hotel
Director
- 1942
Dove andiamo, signora?
Director
Sieben Jahre Glück
Director
- 1940
Sieben Jahre Pech
Director
1920s
- 1920
Enis Aldjelis, die Blume des Ostens
Director
1910s
- 1918
Um ein Weib
Director
Wrote 55
1960s
- 1962
Sissi - Forever My Love
Writer
- 1961
Season in Salzburg
Screenplay
1950s
- 1958
Embezzled Heaven
Writer
- 1957
Scherben bringen Glück
Screenplay
- 1956
- 1955
Die Deutschmeister
Screenplay
- 1954
- 1953
Du bist die Welt für mich
Writer
- 1952
Saison in Salzburg
Writer
- 1951
Two in a Car
Screenplay
Verklungenes Wien
Writer
City of Violence
Screenplay, Story
1940s
- 1946
Tell the Truth
Writer
Die Fledermaus
Writer
- 1945
- 1944
Heart of Vienna
Screenplay
- 1943
Adventure in the Grand Hotel
Writer
- 1942
Dove andiamo, signora?
Writer
Sieben Jahre Glück
Writer
Vienna Blood
Writer
- 1940
Sieben Jahre Pech
Writer
Eternal Melody
Writer
Spring Parade
Original Story
Pazza di gioia
Story
1930s
- 1939
Opera Ball
Adaptation
- 1938
The Restless Girls
Writer
Waltz Melodies
Screenplay
- 1937
The Charm of La Bohème
Adaptation
- 1936
Forget Me Not
Writer
- 1935
Forget Me Not
Writer
Stradivarius
Writer
Eva, the Factory Girl
Screenplay
My Heart Is Calling
Story
- 1934
Farewell Waltz
Writer
My Song for You
Musical
My Heart Calls You
Writer
Waltzes from Vienna
Writer
The Queen's Affair
Theatre Play
- 1933
Rakoczi March
Writer
All for Love
Writer
A Song for You
Writer
Honeymoon Trip
Writer
- 1932
The Tsar's Diamond
Writer
I Do Not Want to Know Who You Are
Writer, Lyricist
Two in a Car
Writer
The Company's in Love
Story
1920s
- 1927
The Orlov
Story
- 1920
Enis Aldjelis, die Blume des Ostens
Writer
1910s
- 1918
Wo die Lerche singt
Writer
Um ein Weib
Writer
- 1913
Landlords Pro Tem.
Writer
Produced 6
1950s
- 1958
- 1957
- 1956
- 1955
Die Deutschmeister
Producer
- 1951
Verklungenes Wien
Producer