Ernst Marischka

Ernst Marischka (2 January 1893 12 May 1963) was an Austrian screenwriter and film director. He wrote for 93 films between 1913 and 1962. He also directed 29 films between 1915 and 1962. He wrote and directed the Sissi trilogy - Sissi (1955), Sissi - The Young Empress (1956) and Sissi - Schicksalsjahre einer Kaiserin (1957). The films were based on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. He was the brother of Hubert Marischka. He was named for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1946, for A Song to Remember (1945).

Ernst Marischka
Born(1893-01-02)2 January 1893
Died12 May 1963(1963-05-12) (aged 70)
Chur, Switzerland
OccupationScreenwriter
Film director
Years active1913-1962

Selected filmography

Director

Screenwriter

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