Ernst Marischka
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Born: February 2, 1893 · Vienna, Austria
Died: May 12, 1963 (aged 70)
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.
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Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
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Sissi
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Sissi: The Young Empress
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The Story of Vickie
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The House of the Three Girls
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Sissi - Forever My Love
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Dove andiamo, signora?
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Old Heidelberg
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Die Deutschmeister
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Du bist die Welt für mich
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Sieben Jahre Pech
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Hannerl: Ich tanze mit Dir in den Himmel hinein
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Der Feldherrnhügel
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Hooray, It's a Boy!
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Scherben bringen Glück
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Two in a Car
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Saison in Salzburg
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Sieben Jahre Glück
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Um ein Weib
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Verklungenes Wien
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Adventure in the Grand Hotel
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Embezzled Heaven
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Opernball
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Enis Aldjelis, die Blume des Ostens
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Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
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Sissi
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Sissi: The Young Empress
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A Song to Remember
Story
My Heart Is Calling
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The Story of Vickie
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Vienna Blood
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The House of the Three Girls
Screenplay
Victoria in Dover
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Spring Parade
Original Story
I Do Not Want to Know Who You Are
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I Do Not Want to Know Who You Are
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Sissi - Forever My Love
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City of Violence
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City of Violence
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Season in Salzburg
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Waltzes from Vienna
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My Heart Calls You
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Dove andiamo, signora?
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Eva, the Factory Girl
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Die Deutschmeister
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Du bist die Welt für mich
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The Tsar's Diamond
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The Queen's Affair
Theatre Play
My Song for You
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Wo die Lerche singt
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Sieben Jahre Pech
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A Song for You
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Farewell Waltz
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All for Love
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Scherben bringen Glück
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The Charm of La Bohème
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Waltz Melodies
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Opera Ball
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Forget Me Not
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Two in a Car
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Pazza di gioia
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Heart of Vienna
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The Restless Girls
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Stradivarius
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Rakoczi March
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Forget Me Not
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Eternal Melody
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Saison in Salzburg
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The Orlov
Story
Sieben Jahre Glück
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Two in a Car
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The Company's in Love
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Honeymoon Trip
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Tell the Truth
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Um ein Weib
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Verklungenes Wien
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Adventure in the Grand Hotel
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Embezzled Heaven
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Enis Aldjelis, die Blume des Ostens
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Die Fledermaus
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Landlords Pro Tem.
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