Ernst Marischka
DirectingErnst 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 — Crew
Sissi
Director
Sissi: The Young Empress
Screenplay
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
Producer
The Story of Vickie
Screenplay
Sissi - Forever My Love
Director
Waltzes from Vienna
Writer
Vienna Blood
Writer
Farewell Waltz
Writer
Forget Me Not
Writer
A Song for You
Writer
City of Violence
Screenplay
Adventure in the Grand Hotel
Director
Old Heidelberg
Director
Embezzled Heaven
Writer
Die Fledermaus
Writer
Rakoczi March
Writer
The Millionaire Uncle
Writer
Die Deutschmeister
Screenplay
Stradivarius
Writer
The House of the Three Girls
Director
Eternal Melody
Writer
Song of Farewell
Writer
Honeymoon Trip
Writer
Waltz Melodies
Screenplay
Verklungenes Wien
Director
All for Love
Writer
Gefährliches Spiel
Screenplay
Zwei in einem Auto
Director
Heart of Vienna
Screenplay
The Restless Girls
Writer
Mädchenjahre einer Königin
Writer
The Tsar's Diamond
Writer
Eva, the Factory Girl
Screenplay
Scherben bringen Glück
Director
Two in a Car
Writer
I Do Not Want to Know Who You Are
Writer
Vergiß mein nicht
Writer
Opernball
Director
My Heart Calls You
Writer
Season in Salzburg
Screenplay
Hannerl: Ich tanze mit Dir in den Himmel hinein
Director
Enis Aldjelis, die Blume des Ostens
Writer
Sieben Jahre Pech
Director
Hurra - ein Junge!
Director
König der Manege
Director
Du bist die Welt für mich
Director
Sieben Jahre Glück
Director
St. Matthew Passion
Director
Dove andiamo, signora?
Director
Sag die Wahrheit
Writer
Saison in Salzburg
Director
Landlords Pro Tem.
Writer
Der Feldherrnhügel
Director
Wo die Lerche singt
Writer
Um ein Weib
Writer