The Merry Widow
Film1925137 min6.7/10 on TMDB
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Directed by Erich von Stroheim
The gloriously intoxicating love story of the Merry Widow and her Prince Charming, is revealed at last in a picture production which will take your breath away!
The story
Prince Danilo falls in love with dancer Sally O'Hara. However, his uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco, forbids the marriage due to her being a commoner. Thinking she's been jilted by her prince, Sally marries lecherous old Baron Sadoja, whose wealth has kept the kingdom afloat. When he suddenly dies, Sally must be wooed all over again by Danilo.
Cast & crew
Mae MurraySally O'Hara - The Merry Widow
John GilbertPrince Danilo Petrovich
Roy D'ArcyCrown Prince Mirko
Josephine CrowellQueen Milena
George FawcettKing Nikita
Tully MarshallBaron Sadoja
Edward ConnellyAmbassador
Joan CrawfordBallroom Dancer (uncredited)
Sidney BraceyDanilo's Footman (uncredited)
Albert ContiDanilo's Adjutant (uncredited)
Xavier CugatOrchestra Leader (uncredited)
Dale FullerSadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)Explore the crew
- Director
- Erich von Stroheim
- Screenplay
- Benjamin Glazer
- Writer
- Erich von Stroheim
- Editor
- Frank E. Hull
- Director of Photography
- Oliver T. Marsh