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The Merry Widow
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The Merry Widow

1925-08-27 · 137 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Romance

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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Directors
Erich von Stroheim
Production companies
An Erich von Stroheim Production, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mae MurrayMae MurraySally O'Hara - The Merry Widow
John GilbertJohn GilbertPrince Danilo Petrovich
Roy D'ArcyRoy D'ArcyCrown Prince Mirko
Josephine CrowellJosephine CrowellQueen Milena
George FawcettGeorge FawcettKing Nikita
Tully MarshallTully MarshallBaron Sadoja
Edward ConnellyEdward ConnellyAmbassador
Joan CrawfordJoan CrawfordBallroom Dancer (uncredited)
Sidney BraceySidney BraceyDanilo's Footman (uncredited)
Albert ContiAlbert ContiDanilo's Adjutant (uncredited)
Xavier CugatXavier CugatOrchestra Leader (uncredited)
Dale FullerDale FullerSadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)
Jacqueline GadsdenJacqueline GadsdenMadonna (uncredited)
George NicholsGeorge NicholsDoorkeeper (uncredited)
Zalla ZaranaZalla ZaranaFrenchie Christine (uncredited)
Clark GableClark Gable

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