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Mayerling (1936)
director of photography:
Armand Thirard, Jean Isnard
cast:
Charles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux, Jean Dax, Yolande Laffon, Suzy Prim, Gina Manès, Marthe Régnier, Odette Talazac
director:
Anatole Litvak
running time:
96 min.
writer:
Marcel Achard
synopsis
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.
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.
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