Ernst Marischka

Directing

Ernst Marischka

Born — Died

1893-02-02 — 1963-05-12

Place of birth

Vienna, Austria

Known for

Directing

Credits

40 titles

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 her…

Known for

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress poster
7.1

After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Madeira.

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

1957

Sissi: The Young Empress poster
7.0

Sissi is now the empress of Austria and attempts to learn etiquette. While she is busy being empress she also has to deal with her difficult new mother-in-law, while the arch-duchess Sophie is trying to tell the emperor how to rule and also Sissi how to be a mother.

Sissi: The Young Empress

1956

Sissi poster
7.3

The young Bavarian princess Elisabeth, who all call Sissi, goes with her mother and older sister Néné to Austria where Néné will be wed to an emperor named Franz Joseph, Yet unexpectedly Franz runs into Sissi while out fishing and they fall in love.

Sissi

1955

Sissi - Forever My Love poster
6.8

The beautiful account of the powerful drama of love and courage of Austrian Archduke Franz Joseph and Princess Elizabeth of Bavaria. This is a condensed version of the original German language 3-part "Sissi" series.

Sissi - Forever My Love

1962

The Story of Vickie poster
6.9

Vickie, short for Victoria, is crowned Queen of England and as such needs to learn the responsibilities of her new post.

The Story of Vickie

1954

Waltzes from Vienna poster
5.4

In Vienna, aspiring composer Johann Strauss Jr. clashes with his domineering father, who wants him to abandon music for a steady job in a bakery. Torn between his love for the baker’s daughter, Resi, and the encouragement of a wealthy countess, Strauss finds inspiration that leads to the creation of "The Blue Danube."

Waltzes from Vienna

1934

Behind the camera

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress poster
7.1

After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Madeira.

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

1957

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress poster
7.1

After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Madeira.

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

1957

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress poster
7.1

After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Madeira.

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

1957

Sissi: The Young Empress poster
7.0

Sissi is now the empress of Austria and attempts to learn etiquette. While she is busy being empress she also has to deal with her difficult new mother-in-law, while the arch-duchess Sophie is trying to tell the emperor how to rule and also Sissi how to be a mother.

Sissi: The Young Empress

1956

Sissi: The Young Empress poster
7.0

Sissi is now the empress of Austria and attempts to learn etiquette. While she is busy being empress she also has to deal with her difficult new mother-in-law, while the arch-duchess Sophie is trying to tell the emperor how to rule and also Sissi how to be a mother.

Sissi: The Young Empress

1956

Sissi: The Young Empress poster
7.0

Sissi is now the empress of Austria and attempts to learn etiquette. While she is busy being empress she also has to deal with her difficult new mother-in-law, while the arch-duchess Sophie is trying to tell the emperor how to rule and also Sissi how to be a mother.

Sissi: The Young Empress

1956

Sissi poster
7.3

The young Bavarian princess Elisabeth, who all call Sissi, goes with her mother and older sister Néné to Austria where Néné will be wed to an emperor named Franz Joseph, Yet unexpectedly Franz runs into Sissi while out fishing and they fall in love.

Sissi

1955

Sissi poster
7.3

The young Bavarian princess Elisabeth, who all call Sissi, goes with her mother and older sister Néné to Austria where Néné will be wed to an emperor named Franz Joseph, Yet unexpectedly Franz runs into Sissi while out fishing and they fall in love.

Sissi

1955

Sissi poster
7.3

The young Bavarian princess Elisabeth, who all call Sissi, goes with her mother and older sister Néné to Austria where Néné will be wed to an emperor named Franz Joseph, Yet unexpectedly Franz runs into Sissi while out fishing and they fall in love.

Sissi

1955

Sissi - Forever My Love poster
6.8

The beautiful account of the powerful drama of love and courage of Austrian Archduke Franz Joseph and Princess Elizabeth of Bavaria. This is a condensed version of the original German language 3-part "Sissi" series.

Sissi - Forever My Love

1962

Sissi - Forever My Love poster
6.8

The beautiful account of the powerful drama of love and courage of Austrian Archduke Franz Joseph and Princess Elizabeth of Bavaria. This is a condensed version of the original German language 3-part "Sissi" series.

Sissi - Forever My Love

1962

The Story of Vickie poster
6.9

Vickie, short for Victoria, is crowned Queen of England and as such needs to learn the responsibilities of her new post.

The Story of Vickie

1954

The Story of Vickie poster
6.9

Vickie, short for Victoria, is crowned Queen of England and as such needs to learn the responsibilities of her new post.

The Story of Vickie

1954

Waltzes from Vienna poster
5.4

In Vienna, aspiring composer Johann Strauss Jr. clashes with his domineering father, who wants him to abandon music for a steady job in a bakery. Torn between his love for the baker’s daughter, Resi, and the encouragement of a wealthy countess, Strauss finds inspiration that leads to the creation of "The Blue Danube."

Waltzes from Vienna

1934

Victoria in Dover poster
9.0

After her Prime Minister Lord Melbourne arranges a marriage for her with the German Prince Albert, the young Queen Victoria decides to leave London and spend some time in Kent. While there she meets a handsome young German and falls in love, unaware that he is her intended husband Albert.

Victoria in Dover

1936

The House of the Three Girls poster
7.9

Vienna, 1826. The penniless composer Franz Schubert lives with friends in the house of court glazier Tschöll and his wife. Because of their three beautiful daughters, Hederl, Haiderl, and Hannerl, the property is called the "Three Girls' House." Hederl and Haiderl celebrate a double wedding with the gentlemen, master saddler Bruneder and postmaster Binder. Due to an intrigue by soprano Lucia Grisi, Hannerl, with whom Schubert is in love but dares not reveal herself, turns away from him and marries singer Franz von Schober. Schubert is left with nothing but music.

The House of the Three Girls

1958

The House of the Three Girls poster
7.9

Vienna, 1826. The penniless composer Franz Schubert lives with friends in the house of court glazier Tschöll and his wife. Because of their three beautiful daughters, Hederl, Haiderl, and Hannerl, the property is called the "Three Girls' House." Hederl and Haiderl celebrate a double wedding with the gentlemen, master saddler Bruneder and postmaster Binder. Due to an intrigue by soprano Lucia Grisi, Hannerl, with whom Schubert is in love but dares not reveal herself, turns away from him and marries singer Franz von Schober. Schubert is left with nothing but music.

The House of the Three Girls

1958

The House of the Three Girls poster
7.9

Vienna, 1826. The penniless composer Franz Schubert lives with friends in the house of court glazier Tschöll and his wife. Because of their three beautiful daughters, Hederl, Haiderl, and Hannerl, the property is called the "Three Girls' House." Hederl and Haiderl celebrate a double wedding with the gentlemen, master saddler Bruneder and postmaster Binder. Due to an intrigue by soprano Lucia Grisi, Hannerl, with whom Schubert is in love but dares not reveal herself, turns away from him and marries singer Franz von Schober. Schubert is left with nothing but music.

The House of the Three Girls

1958

Vienna Blood poster
7.4

Young Count Georg Wolkersheim is sent to the Congress of Vienna to represent the interests of his country, Reuss-Schleiz-Greiz. Tensions arise between the count, his wife Melanie, and their two chamberlains, and when the four attend a court ball, Melanie leaves Georg, assumes the identity of a famous actress, and attracts the affections of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria.

Vienna Blood

1942

I Do Not Want to Know Who You Are poster
7.0

An impoverished count has to work as a chauffeur but because of his good looks attracts women, one of them wealthy enough to solve his problem.

I Do Not Want to Know Who You Are

1932

Der Feldherrnhügel poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Der Feldherrnhügel

1953

Old Heidelberg poster
8.7

At his uncle’s behest, the young Karl-Heinrich, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Karlsburg, is sent to Heidelberg to study for a year. After a joyless youth in the gloomy, stately Karlsburg Castle, the prince embarks on the most carefree period of his life. He falls hopelessly in love with Käthi, the charming daughter of his landlords. But duty calls: the prince is gravely ill, and Karl-Heinrich must return to assume his duties as heir apparent and future ruler.

Old Heidelberg

1959

Die Deutschmeister poster
7.2

Young Stanzi who is visiting Vienna helps a young corporal and musician to become famous for his marching song "Die Deutschmeister".

Die Deutschmeister

1955

Die Deutschmeister poster
7.2

Young Stanzi who is visiting Vienna helps a young corporal and musician to become famous for his marching song "Die Deutschmeister".

Die Deutschmeister

1955

Die Deutschmeister poster
7.2

Young Stanzi who is visiting Vienna helps a young corporal and musician to become famous for his marching song "Die Deutschmeister".

Die Deutschmeister

1955

Hannerl: Ich tanze mit Dir in den Himmel hinein poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Hannerl: Ich tanze mit Dir in den Himmel hinein

1953

City of Violence poster
8.0

Amore e sangue (released in the U.S. as "City of Violence"), the 1951 Marino Girolami (billed as "John Wolff") West German/Italian romantic action adventure war thriller.

City of Violence

1951

My Heart Calls You poster
10.0

An opera company tries to get an engagement.

My Heart Calls You

1934

Wo die Lerche singt poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Wo die Lerche singt

1918

Dove andiamo, signora? poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Dove andiamo, signora?

1942

Dove andiamo, signora? poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Dove andiamo, signora?

1942

A Song for You poster
8.0

During a concert tour, famous tenor Riccardo Gatti meets Lixie at an Aida rehearsal and takes her for a ballet dancer. She is in fact trying to get a position for her boyfriend, so she accepts Gatti's date for supper. When she runs away he publishes a newspaper ad offering to give a concert anywhere she chooses if she shows up. She chooses a swimming pool hoping to discourage him, but he accepts.

A Song for You

1933

All for Love poster
5.5

A famous tenor manages to charm away a lovely young lady who was just about to be married to the opera director.

All for Love

1933

Tell the Truth poster
7.0

Peter's fiancee Maria is chronically lying and hides her little affairs. To change this, Peter bets that he is going to tell everyone the truth for 24 hours. The consequences are catastrophic.

Tell the Truth

1946

The Tsar's Diamond poster
6.7

A Russian lady singer in Germany falls for a countryman working in a car factory there, who unknown to her is really a grand Duke. an attempt to steal the famous Orloff diamond adds to the complications.

The Tsar's Diamond

1932

Heart of Vienna poster
5.8

Without his brother's knowledge, Joseph Schrammel popularizes his songs in Vienna. When Johann learns of this, a dispute breaks out between the siblings and their two fellow musicians, which can only be resolved with the help of the singer Fiakermilli. The reconciled quartet then performs under the name "Die Schrammeln" and becomes famous. But another dispute is already looming.

Heart of Vienna

1944

Sieben Jahre Pech poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Sieben Jahre Pech

1940

Sieben Jahre Pech poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Sieben Jahre Pech

1940

Season in Salzburg poster
6.2

The actors Heinz Doll, Hans Stiegler and Werner Mack have failed to look after the end of the last season in time for a new commitment and are now unemployed. Since they are just right that the Salzburg mountain hotel "Zum Blaue Enzian" staff looking for.

Season in Salzburg

1961

No artwork available
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

König der Manege

1954