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The Merry Widow

Dir. Erich von Stroheim·1926·2h 17m

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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The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow (1926)

Erich von Stroheim

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2h 17m
Cross-source blend ~67/100

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6.7/10

41 votes

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67/100 blend

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Moderate-to-positive blended read — weighted ~67/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.

Cast

Mae Murray

Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow

John Gilbert

Prince Danilo Petrovich

Roy D'Arcy

Crown Prince Mirko

Josephine Crowell

Queen Milena

George Fawcett

King Nikita

Tully Marshall

Baron Sadoja

Edward Connelly

Ambassador

Joan Crawford

Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

Sidney Bracey

Danilo's Footman (uncredited)

Albert Conti

Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)

Xavier Cugat

Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

Dale Fuller

Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)

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