The Merry Widow

The read

Critics rate it 28 points higher than audiences do.

Synopsis

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.

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Key crew

• Erich von StroheimDirector
• Benjamin GlazerScreenplay
• Erich von StroheimWriter

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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