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The Merry Widow

19252h 17m6.7/ 10 · TMDB · 44 votes
DramaRomance

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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Directed by Erich von Stroheim

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The people behind the story

Mae Murray
Mae Murray

Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow

John Gilbert
John Gilbert

Prince Danilo Petrovich

Roy D'Arcy
Roy D'Arcy

Crown Prince Mirko

Josephine Crowell
Josephine Crowell

Queen Milena

George Fawcett
George Fawcett

King Nikita

Tully Marshall
Tully Marshall

Baron Sadoja

Edward Connelly
Edward Connelly

Ambassador

Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford

Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

Sidney Bracey
Sidney Bracey

Danilo's Footman (uncredited)

Albert Conti
Albert Conti

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Film details

Released27 Aug 1925
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)

Xavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat

Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

Dale Fuller
Dale Fuller

Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)