The Merry Widow (1925)

1925 · Silent film · 137 min · dir. Erich von Stroheim

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!

• Drama
• Romance

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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.

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Details

Director

Erich von Stroheim

Writer

Erich von Stroheim

Cinematography

Oliver T. Marsh

Studio

An Erich von Stroheim Production, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Released

1926-09-27

Running time

137 minutes

Cast & crew

• Erich von Stroheim Director
• Mae Murray
• John Gilbert
• Roy D'Arcy
• Josephine Crowell
• George Fawcett
• Tully Marshall
• Edward Connelly
• Joan Crawford

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