Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1926 · 2h 17m

The Merry Widow

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Director
Erich von Stroheim
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 Tully Marshall as Baron Sadoja
Crew
Oliver T. Marsh — Director of Photography Frank E. Hull — Editor Benjamin Glazer — Screenplay Erich von Stroheim — Writer
Tagline

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!

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
dancedancerwidowprincecousinromantic rivalrybased on play or musicalsilent filmwealthy widowcousin relationshipwild party
Key Collaborators
Erich von Stroheim Director Oliver T. Marsh Director of Photography Frank E. Hull Editor Benjamin Glazer Screenplay Erich von Stroheim Writer
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