The Merry Widow

"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!"

Jan 25 1926 Passed 2h 17m
Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Prince Danilo falls in love with dancer Sally O'Hara. His uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco forbids the marriage because she is a commoner. Thinking she has been jilted by her prince, Sally marries old, lecherous Baron Sadoja, whose wealth has kept the kingdom afloat. When he dies suddenly, Sally must be wooed all over again by Danilo.

Written by

Erich von Stroheim, Benjamin Glazer, Viktor Léon

Directed by

Erich von Stroheim

Cast

Mae Murray, John Gilbert, Roy D'Arcy

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, An Erich von Stroheim Production

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins

Scores
# of Votes
2,666
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA