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La viuda alegre (1926): reparto, argumento y streaming

1926 · Película · ★ 6.9

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Released in 1926, La viuda alegre is a drama and romance film directed by Erich von Stroheim, running about 137 minutes. “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!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. El príncipe Danilo, heredero al trono, se enamora de la bailarina Sally O'Hara. Pero su tío, el Rey Nikita I de Monteblanco, prohíbe el matrimonio por ser una plebeya. Desengañada, ella se casa con un rico y anciano Barón. Obra maestra del cine mudo, un ácido retrato de la aristocracia, basado en una opereta de Franz Lehar, que se convirtió en unos de los títulos más famosos del gran Erich von Stroheim.

Who’s in it. La viuda alegre stars Mae Murray as Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow, John Gilbert as Prince Danilo Petrovich, Roy D'Arcy as Crown Prince Mirko and Josephine Crowell as Queen Milena, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, La viuda alegre has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La viuda alegre page.

If you liked it. Fans of La viuda alegre tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch La viuda alegre (1926)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for La viuda alegre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is La viuda alegre worth watching?
La viuda alegre holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in La viuda alegre?
La viuda alegre stars Mae Murray, John Gilbert, Roy D'Arcy, Josephine Crowell and George Fawcett.
When was La viuda alegre released?
La viuda alegre was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.