The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow

1926
2h 17m
6.7

6.7/10

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"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!"

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
An Erich von Stroheim Production Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language

Quick Facts

Release Date September 27, 1926
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0016104

Cast

Mae Murray
Mae Murray

Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow

John Gilbert
John Gilbert

Prince Danilo Petrovich

Roy D'Arcy
Roy D'Arcy

Crown Prince Mirko

Josephine Crowell
Josephine Crowell

Queen Milena

George Fawcett
George Fawcett

King Nikita

Tully Marshall
Tully Marshall

Baron Sadoja

Edward Connelly
Edward Connelly

Ambassador

Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford

Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

Sidney Bracey
Sidney Bracey

Danilo's Footman (uncredited)

Albert Conti
Albert Conti

Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)

Xavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat

Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

Dale Fuller
Dale Fuller

Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)

Key Crew

Erich von Stroheim
Director
Erich von Stroheim
Writer
Benjamin Glazer
Screenplay