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The Merry Widow (1926)

NR · 1926-09-27 · 2h 17m · EN
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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!

When Prince Danilo falls in love with American dancer Sally O'Hara, his uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco, forbids him to marry her because Sally is a commoner. Thinking she has been jilted by her prince, Sally marries wealthy Baron Sadoja. When the elderly man dies suddenly, Sally must be wooed all over again by Danilo.

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Erich von StroheimDirector, Writer

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Mae MurrayMae MurraySally O'Hara - The Merry WidowJohn GilbertJohn GilbertPrince Danilo PetrovichRoy D'ArcyRoy D'ArcyCrown Prince MirkoJosephine CrowellJosephine CrowellQueen MilenaGeorge FawcettGeorge FawcettKing NikitaTully MarshallTully MarshallBaron SadojaEdward ConnellyEdward ConnellyAmbassadorSidney BraceySidney BraceyDanilo's Footman (uncredited)Albert ContiAlbert ContiDanilo's Adjutant (uncredited)Joan CrawfordJoan CrawfordBallroom Dancer (uncredited)Xavier CugatXavier CugatOrchestra Leader (uncredited)Dale FullerDale FullerSadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)

Keywords

PrinceWidowDanceBased on play or musicalDancerWild partySilent filmCousin cousin relationshipRomantic rivalryWealthy widowCousins

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityPrince · Widow · DanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance

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Frequently asked questions about The Merry Widow

What is The Merry Widow about?

When Prince Danilo falls in love with American dancer Sally O'Hara, his uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco, forbids him to marry her because Sally is a commoner. Thinking she has been jilted by her prince, Sally marries wealthy Baron Sadoja. When the elderly man dies suddenly, Sally must be wooed all over again by Danilo.

How long is The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow has a runtime of 137 minutes.