The Merry Widow

Name: The Merry Widow
Released: 1926-09-27

1926· NR· 2h 17m· Drama· Romance

“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!”

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.

1926-09-27

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Cast & Characters

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Key Crew

DirectorErich von Stroheim

WriterErich von Stroheim

ScreenplayBenjamin Glazer

Director of PhotographyOliver T. Marsh

EditorFrank E. Hull

Full cast & crew (16 cast · 7 crew)

Details

Released1926-09-27

Runtime2h 17m · NR

StatusReleased

StudiosAn Erich von Stroheim Production · Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

LanguagesNo Language

CountriesUnited States of America

Rating6.7/10 · 41 votes

Original languageen

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