From Mayerling to Sarajevo
De Mayerling à Sarajevo
Synopsis
Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, is kept absent from the royal court due to his dangerous political ideas. Sent on a tour of inspections and inaugurations, he falls in love with Countess Sophie Chotek.
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Edwige Feuillère
Countess Sophie Chotek
John Lodge
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Aimé Clariond
Prince of Montenuovo
Jean Worms
Emperor François Joseph
Jean Debucourt
Janatschek
Raymond Aimos
Valet of François Ferdinand
Gabrielle Dorziat
Archduchess Marie-Thérèse
Henri Bosc
Serbian Ambassador
Gaston Dubosc
Count Chotek
Marcel André
Archduke Frédéric
Eddy Debray
Jacques Roussel
Colette Régis
Archduchess Isabelle
Sylvain Itkine
Jacqueline Marsan
Young archduchess
Henri Beaulieu
William Aguet
Chamberlain (uncredited)
Jean Buquet
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Ophüls
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Zuckmayer, Marcelle Maurette
- Original Score
- Oscar Straus
- Original Title
- De Mayerling à Sarajevo
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- B.U.P. Française
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Ophüls
Carl Zuckmayer, Marcelle Maurette, Curt Alexander, André-Paul Antoine, Jacques Natanson
Oscar Straus
Curt Courant, Otto Heller
Myriam Borsoutsky, Jean Oser
Edward Halton, Eugène Tucherer
Department Leadership Roster
Max Ophüls
Director
Carl Zuckmayer
Screenplay
Marcelle Maurette
Screenplay
Edward Halton
Producer
Eugène Tucherer
Producer
Oscar Straus
Original Music Composer
Curt Courant
Director of Photography
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Myriam Borsoutsky
Editor
Jean Oser
Editor
Jean d'Eaubonne
Production Design
Boris Bilinsky
Costume Design
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What is From Mayerling to Sarajevo about?
Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, is kept absent from the royal court due to his dangerous political ideas. Sent on a tour of inspections and inaugurations, he falls in love with Countess Sophie Chotek.
Who directed From Mayerling to Sarajevo?
From Mayerling to Sarajevo was directed by Max Ophüls.
Who stars in From Mayerling to Sarajevo?
The principal cast of From Mayerling to Sarajevo includes Edwige Feuillère, John Lodge, Aimé Clariond, Jean Worms, Jean Debucourt.
When was From Mayerling to Sarajevo released and how long is it?
From Mayerling to Sarajevo was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for From Mayerling to Sarajevo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for From Mayerling to Sarajevo was composed by Oscar Straus.