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The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow
★ 6.7/10•1925•2h 17m•NR•Drama•Romance

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!

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.

Erich von Stroheim · Director

Erich von Stroheim · Writer

Benjamin Glazer · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 17m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 27, 1925

Actors

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)

Jacqueline Gadsden

Jacqueline Gadsden

Madonna (uncredited)

George Nichols

George Nichols

Doorkeeper (uncredited)

Zalla Zarana

Zalla Zarana

Frenchie Christine (uncredited)

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

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