The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow

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!

6.7 /10 40 votes
September 27, 1926 2h 17m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Erich von Stroheim
Writers Erich von Stroheim, Benjamin Glazer
Studio An Erich von Stroheim Production
Rating 6.7/10
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Merry Widow was released on September 27, 1926.

The runtime of The Merry Widow is 2h 17m.

The Merry Widow is a Drama, Romance movie.

The Merry Widow has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Merry Widow is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Merry Widow was directed by Erich von Stroheim.

The main cast of The Merry Widow includes Mae Murray, John Gilbert, Roy D'Arcy.

The Merry Widow is originally in English.