Ernst Marischka

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Ernst Marischka

Directing February 2, 1893

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 191…

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Sissi

Sissi

7.3 1955 Movie
Sissi: The Young Empress

Sissi: The Young Empress

7.0 1956 Movie
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

7.1 1957 Movie
The Story of Vickie

The Story of Vickie

6.9 1954 Movie
Waltzes from Vienna

Waltzes from Vienna

5.4 1934 Movie
A Song to Remember

A Song to Remember

6.5 1945 Movie
Sissi - Forever My Love

Sissi - Forever My Love

6.8 1962 Movie
Der Feldherrnhügel

Der Feldherrnhügel

7.0 1953 Movie
Die Deutschmeister

Die Deutschmeister

7.2 1955 Movie
Vienna Blood

Vienna Blood

7.4 1942 Movie
Spring Parade

Spring Parade

6.9 1940 Movie
Opera Ball

Opera Ball

5.7 1939 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1962
    Sissi - Forever My Love

    Movie Writer

  2. 1961
    Season in Salzburg

    Movie Screenplay

  3. 1959
    Old Heidelberg

    Movie Director

  4. 1958
    The House of the Three Girls

    Movie Director

  5. 1958
    Embezzled Heaven

    Movie Director

  6. 1957
    Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 1957
    Scherben bringen Glück

    Movie Screenplay

  8. 1956
    Sissi: The Young Empress

    Movie Producer

  9. 1956
    Opernball

    Movie Director

  10. 1955
    Sissi

    Movie Director

  11. 1955
    Die Deutschmeister

    Movie Director

  12. 1954
    The Story of Vickie

    Movie Screenplay

  13. 1954
    König der Manege

    Movie Director

  14. 1953
    Hooray, It's a Boy!

    Movie Director

  15. 1953
    Du bist die Welt für mich

    Movie Director

  16. 1953
    Der Feldherrnhügel

    Movie Director

More credits
  1. 1953
    Hannerl: Ich tanze mit Dir in den Himmel hinein

    Movie Director

  2. 1952
    Saison in Salzburg

    Movie Director

  3. 1951
    Two in a Car

    Movie Director

  4. 1951
    Verklungenes Wien

    Movie Director

  5. 1951
    City of Violence

    Movie Screenplay

  6. 1949
    St. Matthew Passion

    Movie Director

  7. 1946
    Tell the Truth

    Movie Writer

  8. 1946
    Die Fledermaus

    Movie Writer

  9. 1945
    A Song to Remember

    Movie Story

  10. 1944
    Heart of Vienna

    Movie Screenplay

  11. 1943
    Adventure in the Grand Hotel

    Movie Director

  12. 1942
    Dove andiamo, signora?

    Movie Director

  13. 1942
    Sieben Jahre Glück

    Movie Director

  14. 1942
    Vienna Blood

    Movie Writer

  15. 1940
    Sieben Jahre Pech

    Movie Director

  16. 1940
    Eternal Melody

    Movie Writer

  17. 1940
    Spring Parade

    Movie Original Story

  18. 1940
    Pazza di gioia

    Movie Story

  19. 1939
    Opera Ball

    Movie Adaptation

  20. 1938
    The Restless Girls

    Movie Writer

  21. 1938
    Waltz Melodies

    Movie Screenplay

  22. 1937
    A Dangerous Game

    Movie Screenplay

  23. 1937
    The Charm of La Bohème

    Movie Adaptation

  24. 1936
    Forget Me Not

    Movie Writer