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.
- Known ForDirecting
- Born2 February 1893 (age 132)
- Place of BirthVienna, Austria
Ernst Marischka
- Known ForDirecting
- Born2 February 1893 (age 132)
- Place of BirthVienna, Austria
KNOWN FOR
PHOTOS
CREDITS

Sissi - Forever My Love
1962

Old Heidelberg
1959

Embezzled Heaven
1958

The House of the Three Girls
1958

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
1957
Scherben bringen Glück
1957

Sissi: The Young Empress
1956

Opernball
1956

Sissi
1955

Die Deutschmeister
1955

The Story of Vickie
1954
König der Manege
1954

Hannerl: Ich tanze mit Dir in den Himmel hinein
1953

Der Feldherrnhügel
1953

Du bist die Welt für mich
1953

Saison in Salzburg
1952

Zwei in einem Auto
1951

Verklungenes Wien
1951
St. Matthew Passion
1949

Adventure in the Grand Hotel
1943

Sieben Jahre Glück
1942

Sieben Jahre Pech
1940

Enis Aldjelis, die Blume des Ostens
1920
