The Merry Widow (1926)
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.
Release Date: 1926-09-27
Runtime: 137 minutes
Director: Erich von Stroheim
Top 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
- Edward Connelly as Ambassador
- Joan Crawford as Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
- Sidney Bracey as Danilo's Footman (uncredited)
- Albert Conti as Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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