Mayerling (1936): Cast
Mayerling is a 1936 historical drama directed by Anatole Litvak, starring Charles Boyer as L'archiduc Rodolphe, Odette Talazac and Danielle Darrieux. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Nero-Film AG
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mayerling About?
The premise of Mayerling without spoilers.
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.
Mayerling Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mayerling affair
- hungarian
- rudolf crown prince of austria
- hunting lodge
- destabilization
- prime minister
- father son relationship
- mayerling austria
- dictating a letter
- shooting a mirror
- firing a gun indoors
- party
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- offscreen suicide
- empress elisabeth of austria
- empress of austria
- austrian history
- austrian empire
- 1800s
- 1880s
- prince
- emperor
- heir
- extramarital affair
- female topless nudity
- faithful servant
- dancing on a table
- suicide by gunshot
- suicide pact
- double suicide
- love suicide
- giving a toast
- wedding ring
- prater vienna
- police surveillance
- baroness
- impossible love
- declaration of love
- freedom of the press
- informant
- police chief
- royal wedding
- arranged marriage
- student demonstration
- one word title
- place name in title
- suicide
- homicide
- austro hungarian empire
- waltz
- engagement
Mayerling Cast & Characters
Charles Boyer leads the cast as L'archiduc Rodolphe, with Odette Talazac as Marie's Nanny and Danielle Darrieux as Marie Vetsera. Directed by Anatole Litvak; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anatole Litvak
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Charles Boyer as L'archiduc Rodolphe -
Odette Talazac as Marie's Nanny - Danielle Darrieux as Marie Vetsera
- Vladimir Sokoloff as Chief of Police
Also Starring in Mayerling
· 18 more- Jean Debucourt Count Taafe
- Fernand Ledoux Philippe de Cobourg
- Gabrielle Dorziat Empress Élisabeth
- René Bergeron Szeps
- Raymond Aimos First Policeman
- Nane Germon Anna Vetsera
- Jean Davy Count Hoyos
- Gina Manès Marinka
- Suzy Prim La Comtesse Larisch
- Yolande Laffon L'archiduchesse Stéphanie
- André Siméon Second Policeman
- André Fouché Georges Vetsera
- Jacques Berlioz L'aide de Camp
- André Dubosc Loscheck
- Jean Dax L'empereur François-Joseph
- Christiane Ribes Girl
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- Marthe Régnier La Baronne Vetsera
- Assia Granatouroff Marie's Cousin
More from Anatole Litvak
More films directed by Anatole Litvak, best-rated first: The Snake Pit, The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun, The Night of the Generals and Five Miles to Midnight.
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Mayerling FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mayerling, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mayerling?
Mayerling runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Mayerling released?
Mayerling was released on January 31, 1936.
Who directed Mayerling?
Mayerling was directed by Anatole Litvak.
More films by Anatole Litvak Who is in the cast of Mayerling?
Mayerling stars Charles Boyer as L'archiduc Rodolphe, Odette Talazac as Marie's Nanny and Danielle Darrieux as Marie Vetsera, among 22 credited actors.
Does Mayerling have a post-credit scene?
No. Mayerling has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mayerling in?
The original language of Mayerling is French.
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