

The Merry Widow
1926 · Movie · 2h 17m · NR
DramaRomance
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Key crew
- Erich von StroheimDirector
- Erich von StroheimWriter
- Benjamin GlazerScreenplay
Cast
- 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)
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Themes
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