Ernst Marischka
Directing · Born 1893-02-02 · age 70 at death · Vienna, Austria
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.
Titles
Sissi
Sissi: The Young Empress
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
The Story of Vickie
Waltzes from Vienna
Sissi - Forever My Love
A Song to Remember
Die Deutschmeister
Opera Ball
Spring Parade
Vienna Blood
The Company's in Love
Forget Me Not
Waltz Melodies
Die Fledermaus
Heart of Vienna
Season in Salzburg
The House of the Three Girls
Adventure in the Grand Hotel
Opernball
My Song for You
Old Heidelberg
Saison in Salzburg
Scherben bringen Glück
Farewell Waltz
The Tsar's Diamond
My Heart Is Calling
Embezzled Heaven
Pazza di gioia
Zwei in einem Auto
St. Matthew Passion
Victoria in Dover
The Millionaire Uncle
A Dangerous Game
The Restless Girls
Eva, the Factory Girl
All for Love
Forget Me Not
The Charm of La Bohème
Landlords Pro Tem.
Eternal Melody
Tell the Truth
Um ein Weib
Hannerl: Ich tanze mit Dir in den Himmel hinein
Der Feldherrnhügel
Du bist die Welt für mich
Verklungenes Wien
The Queen's Affair
König der Manege
Sieben Jahre Glück
Sieben Jahre Pech
Rakoczi March
I Do Not Want to Know Who You Are
Stradivarius
My Heart Calls You
Song of Farewell
Two in a Car
The Orlov
A Song for You
City of Violence