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The Merry Widow (1926)

Overview

DramaRomance

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.

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dancersilent filmdancecousin relationshipcousinprincebased on play or musicalwidowromantic rivalrywild party+1 more
Erich von Stroheim

Director

Erich von Stroheim

ReleasedSep 27, 1926
Runtime2h 17m
StatusReleased
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
An Erich von Stroheim Production

Top Cast

Mae Murray

Mae Murray

Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow

John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Prince Danilo Petrovich

Roy D'Arcy

Roy D'Arcy

Crown Prince Mirko

Josephine Crowell

Josephine Crowell

Queen Milena

George Fawcett

George Fawcett

King Nikita

Tully Marshall

Tully Marshall

Baron Sadoja

Edward Connelly

Edward Connelly

Ambassador

Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford

Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

Sidney Bracey

Sidney Bracey

Danilo's Footman (uncredited)

Albert Conti

Albert Conti

Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)

Xavier Cugat

Xavier Cugat

Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

Dale Fuller

Dale Fuller

Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)

Jacqueline Gadsden

Jacqueline Gadsden

Madonna (uncredited)

George Nichols

George Nichols

Doorkeeper (uncredited)

Zalla Zarana

Zalla Zarana

Frenchie Christine (uncredited)

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Mae Murray, John Gilbert,1925. "Valsa dos violinos" (Alcyr Pires Vermelho-Lamartine Babo) 1950

Mae Murray, John Gilbert,1925. "Valsa dos violinos" (Alcyr Pires Vermelho-Lamartine Babo) 1950

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