Ernst Marischka
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 2, 1893
- Place of birth
- Vienna, Austria
- Died
- May 12, 1963
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.
Movies directed by Ernst Marischka
- Sissi 1955 · ★ 7.3
- Sissi: The Young Empress 1956 · ★ 7.0
- Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress 1957 · ★ 7.1
- The Story of Vickie 1954 · ★ 6.9
- Sissi - Forever My Love 1962 · ★ 6.8
- Die Deutschmeister 1955 · ★ 7.2
- The House of the Three Girls 1958 · ★ 7.9
- Adventure in the Grand Hotel 1943 · ★ 6.8
- Opernball 1956 · ★ 6.0
- Old Heidelberg 1959 · ★ 8.7
- Saison in Salzburg 1952 · ★ 7.3
- Scherben bringen Glück 1957 · ★ 7.3
- Embezzled Heaven 1958 · ★ 7.0
- Two in a Car 1951 · ★ 6.5
- St. Matthew Passion 1949 · ★ 6.5
- Um ein Weib 1918 · ★ 10.0
- Hannerl: Ich tanze mit Dir in den Himmel hinein 1953 · ★ 10.0
- Der Feldherrnhügel 1953 · ★ 7.0
- Du bist die Welt für mich 1953 · ★ 10.0
- Verklungenes Wien 1951 · ★ 8.0
- König der Manege 1954 · ★ 9.0
- Sieben Jahre Pech 1940 · ★ 8.0
- Sieben Jahre Glück 1942 · ★ 7.0
- Hooray, It's a Boy! 1953 · ★ 8.0
- Enis Aldjelis, die Blume des Ostens 1920
- Dove andiamo, signora? 1942