Mayerling (1936)
Rudolf, the Crown Prince of Austria, feels constrained in all aspects of his life. He is unfulfilled and feels oppressed by his father, the emperor, whose views are more conservative than his own. Despite this, he agrees to marry a princess in order to produce an heir. In his free time, he leads a playboy lifestyle. In 1888, he meets Marie Vetsera, a 17-year-old baroness's daughter. She is determined, infatuated with him, and does not want anything in return for her love. The Prime Minister is concerned and arranges for her to be sent away. As a result, Rudolf becomes increasingly dispirited. When she returns, the couple must confront the disapproval of society and their families. Can Rudolf find a way for them to be together despite the opposition they face?
Books with substantial mentioning of Mayerling
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Stanley Hochman (editor) From Quasimodo to Scarlett O'Hara, A National Board of Review Anthology 1920 - 1940 New York, 1982 |
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| David Zinman 50 Classic Motion Pictures, The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of New York, 1970 |
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