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The Merry Widow (1952)

1952-09-05 · 1h 45m · EN
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Marshovia, a small European kingdom, is on the brink of bankruptcy but the country may be saved if the wealthy American Crystal Radek, widow of a Marshovian, can be convinced to part with her money and marry the king's nephew count Danilo. Arriving to Marshovia on a visit, Crystal Radek change places with her secretary Kitty. Following them to Paris, Danilo has a hard time wooing the widow after meeting an attractive young woman at a nightclub, the same Crystal Radek who presents herself as Fifi the chorus girl. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.

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Curtis BernhardtDirector

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Lana TurnerLana TurnerCrystal RadekFernando LamasFernando LamasCount DaniloUna MerkelUna MerkelKitty RileyRichard HaydnRichard HaydnBaron PopoffThomas GomezThomas GomezKing of MarshoviaJohn AbbottJohn AbbottAmbassadorKing DonovanKing DonovanNitkiRobert CooteRobert CooteMarquis De CrillonLudwig StösselLudwig StösselMajor domoZina d'HarcourtZina d'HarcourtGirl at Maxim'sMarcel DalioMarcel DalioPolice SergeantSujata RubenerSujata RubenerGypsy Girl (as Sujata)

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KingdomParis, franceMistaken identityPlayboyRoyal courtBallroom dancingWealthy widow

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Genre affinityDrama · MusicTheme affinityKingdom · Paris France · Mistaken IdentityDialogue densityDramaDirector preference338202Actor preference212968 · 363276 · 200346Country preferenceUs

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What is The Merry Widow about?

Marshovia, a small European kingdom, is on the brink of bankruptcy but the country may be saved if the wealthy American Crystal Radek, widow of a Marshovian, can be convinced to part with her money and marry the king's nephew count Danilo. Arriving to Marshovia on a visit, Crystal Radek change places with her secretary Kitty. Following them to Paris, Danilo has a hard time wooing the widow after meeting an attractive young woman at a nightclub, the same Crystal Radek who presents herself as Fifi the chorus girl. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.

How long is The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow has a runtime of 105 minutes.