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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! - The Merry Widow
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Title: The Merry Widow

Release Date: 27 Sep 1926

Runtime: 2h 17m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: An Erich von Stroheim Production, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Companies: An Erich von Stroheim Production, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview: When Prince Danilo falls in love with American dancer Sally O'Hara, his uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco, forbids him to marry her because Sally is a commoner. Thinking she has been jilted by her prince, Sally marries wealthy Baron Sadoja. When the elderly man dies suddenly, Sally must be wooed all over again by Danilo.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.8 (34 votes)

Cast

  • Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow: Mae Murray
  • Prince Danilo Petrovich: John Gilbert
  • Crown Prince Mirko: Roy D'Arcy
  • Queen Milena: Josephine Crowell
  • King Nikita: George Fawcett
  • Baron Sadoja: Tully Marshall
  • Ambassador: Edward Connelly
  • Ballroom Dancer (uncredited): Joan Crawford
  • Danilo's Footman (uncredited): Sidney Bracey
  • Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited): Albert Conti
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