Movie Description
The Merry Widow
(1926)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Erich von Stroheim
- Writer : Erich von Stroheim
- Editor : Frank E. Hull
- Cast : Mae Murray,John Gilbert,Roy D'Arcy,Josephine Crowell,George Fawcett,Tully Marshall,Edward Connelly,Joan Crawford,Sidney Bracey,Albert Conti,Xavier Cugat,Dale Fuller,Jacqueline Gadsden,George Nichols,Zalla Zarana,Clark Gable
Cast
Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow
Prince Danilo Petrovich
Crown Prince Mirko
Queen Milena
King Nikita
Baron Sadoja
Ambassador
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Danilo's Footman (uncredited)
Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)
Madonna (uncredited)
Doorkeeper (uncredited)
Frenchie Christine (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Merry Widow
Status Released
Release Information
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1926-09-27
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 17m
Production CompaniesAn Erich von Stroheim Production,Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
