Person
Ernst Marischka
Directing · 1893–1963 · Vienna, Austria
Biography
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
Director
Der Feldherrnhügel
Director
The Restless Girls
Writer
Vienna Blood
Writer
Sissi: The Young Empress
Screenplay
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
Producer
My Song for You
Musical
The House of the Three Girls
Director
Scherben bringen Glück
Director
The Charm of La Bohème
Adaptation
Filmography
- 1962Sissi - Forever My LoveDirector
- 1961Season in SalzburgScreenplay
- 1959Old HeidelbergDirector
- 1958The House of the Three GirlsDirector
- 1958Embezzled HeavenWriter
- 1957Sissi: The Fateful Years of an EmpressProducer
- 1957Scherben bringen GlückDirector
- 1956Sissi: The Young EmpressScreenplay
- 1956OpernballDirector
- 1955SissiDirector
- 1955Die DeutschmeisterScreenplay
- 1954The Story of VickieScreenplay
- 1954König der ManegeDirector
- 1953Hooray, It's a Boy!Director
- 1953Du bist die Welt für michDirector
- 1953Der FeldherrnhügelDirector
- 1953Hannerl: Ich tanze mit Dir in den Himmel hineinDirector
- 1952Saison in SalzburgDirector
- 1951Zwei in einem AutoDirector
- 1951Verklungenes WienDirector
- 1951City of ViolenceScreenplay
- 1949St. Matthew PassionDirector
- 1946Tell the TruthWriter
- 1946Die FledermausWriter
- 1945A Song to RememberStory
- 1944Heart of ViennaScreenplay
- 1943Adventure in the Grand HotelDirector
- 1942Dove andiamo, signora?Director
- 1942Sieben Jahre GlückDirector
- 1942Vienna BloodWriter
- 1940Sieben Jahre PechDirector
- 1940Eternal MelodyWriter
- 1940Spring ParadeOriginal Story
- 1940Pazza di gioiaStory
- 1939Opera BallAdaptation
- 1938The Restless GirlsWriter
- 1938Waltz MelodiesScreenplay
- 1937A Dangerous GameScreenplay
- 1937The Charm of La BohèmeAdaptation
- 1936Forget Me NotWriter
- 1936Victoria in DoverWriter
- 1935Forget Me NotWriter
- 1935StradivariusWriter
- 1935Eva, the Factory GirlScreenplay
- 1935My Heart Is CallingStory
- 1934Song of FarewellWriter
- 1934Farewell WaltzWriter
- 1934My Song for YouMusical
- 1934My Heart Calls YouWriter
- 1934Waltzes from ViennaWriter
- 1934The Queen's AffairTheatre Play
- 1933Rakoczi MarchWriter
- 1933All for LoveWriter
- 1933A Song for YouWriter
- 1933Honeymoon TripWriter
- 1932The Tsar's DiamondWriter
- 1932I Do Not Want to Know Who You AreLyricist
- 1932Two in a CarWriter
- 1932The Company's in LoveStory
- 1927The OrlovStory
- 1920Enis Aldjelis, die Blume des OstensWriter
- 1918Wo die Lerche singtWriter
- 1918Um ein WeibWriter
- 1913The Millionaire UncleWriter
- 1913Landlords Pro Tem.Writer
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