The Merry Widow (1926)

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Released:
1926-09-27

Overview:
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.

Director:
Erich von Stroheim

Runtime:
2h 17min

Genre:
Drama, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Mae Murray
    as
    Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow
  • John Gilbert
    as
    Prince Danilo Petrovich
  • Roy D'Arcy
    as
    Crown Prince Mirko
  • Josephine Crowell
    as
    Queen Milena
  • George Fawcett
    as
    King Nikita