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Ernst Marischka

Writer, Director, Producer, Additional Credits
Born February 2, 1893Died May 12, 1963 (70 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Sissi
  • Sissi: The Young Empress
  • Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
  • Waltzes from Vienna
  • Victoria in Dover

Known For

  • Sissi
  • Sissi: The Young Empress
  • Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
  • Victoria in Dover
  • A Song to Remember
  • Waltzes from Vienna
  • Die Deutschmeister
  • Forever My Love
  • Vienna Blood
  • Forever Yours
  • Die Fledermaus
  • Das Dreimäderlhaus
  • Embezzled Heaven
  • Opernball
  • Rosen in Tirol
  • Seven Years Hard Luck
  • Alt Heidelberg
  • Schrammeln
  • Eva, the Factory Girl
  • Waltz Melodies
  • Season in Salzburg
  • Abenteuer im Grandhotel
  • In flagranti
  • Sieben Jahre Glück

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