The Merry Widow (1926)
The Merry Widow is a 1926 drama movie directed by Erich von Stroheim, with a running time of 2h 17m. It stars Mae Murray, John Gilbert and Roy D'Arcy.
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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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)
- Xavier Cugat as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
- Dale Fuller as Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)