Directing · geboren 1893-02-02 · Vienna, Austria

Ernst Marischka

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.

Bekannt aus

Sissi (1955) – Director
Sissi - Die junge Kaiserin (1956) – Producer
Sissi - Schicksalsjahre einer Kaiserin (1957) – Screenplay
Waltzes from Vienna (1934) – Writer
Mädchenjahre einer Königin (1954) – Screenplay
Sissi - Forever My Love (1962) – Writer
Polonaise (1945) – Story
Die Deutschmeister (1955) – Director
Opernball (1939) – Adaptation
Spring Parade (1940) – Original Story
Wiener Blut (1942) – Writer
Die verliebte Firma (1932) – Story
Forget Me Not (1936) – Writer
Immer wenn ich glücklich bin (1938) – Screenplay
Die Fledermaus (1946) – Writer
Schrammeln (1944) – Screenplay
Saison in Salzburg (1961) – Screenplay
Das Dreimäderlhaus (1958) – Director
Abenteuer im Grandhotel (1943) – Director
Opernball (1956) – Director
My Song for You (1934) – Musical
Alt Heidelberg (1959) – Director
Saison in Salzburg (1952) – Director
Scherben bringen Glück (1957) – Screenplay
Abschiedswalzer (1934) – Writer
Der Diamant des Zaren (1932) – Writer
My Heart Is Calling (1935) – Story
Der veruntreute Himmel (1958) – Director
Pazza di gioia (1940) – Story
Zwei in einem Auto (1951) – Director
Passione secondo S. Matteo (1949) – Director
Mädchenjahre einer Königin (1936) – Writer
Der Millionenonkel (1913) – Writer
Gefährliches Spiel (1937) – Screenplay
Die unruhigen Mädchen (1938) – Writer
Eva (1935) – Screenplay
Tout pour l'amour (1933) – Writer
Vergiß mein nicht (1935) – Writer
Zauber der Bohème (1937) – Adaptation
Cocl als Hausherr (1913) – Writer