Ernst Marischka
Directing
- Born
- February 2, 1893 · Vienna, Austria
- Died
- May 12, 1963 (age 70)
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.
Known for
Sissi
December 22, 1955
Sissi: The Young Empress
December 1, 1956
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
December 18, 1957
Waltzes from Vienna
March 15, 1934
The Story of Vickie
December 15, 1954
Sissi - Forever My Love
March 27, 1962
A Song to Remember
January 19, 1945
Die Deutschmeister
August 11, 1955
Opera Ball
December 22, 1939
Spring Parade
September 27, 1940
Vienna Blood
April 3, 1942
The Company's in Love
February 22, 1932
Behind the camera65
- 1962Sissi - Forever My Love Writer, Director
- 1961Season in Salzburg Screenplay
- 1959Old Heidelberg Director
- 1958The House of the Three Girls Director, Producer, Screenplay
- 1958Embezzled Heaven Director, Writer
- 1957Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress Screenplay, Producer, Director
- 1957Scherben bringen Glück Screenplay, Director
- 1956Sissi: The Young Empress Producer, Director, Screenplay
- 1956Opernball Director
- 1955