The Merry Widow (1926)

09/27/1926 (US) • 2h 17m

Drama, Romance

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!

Overview

When Prince Danilo falls in love with American dancer Sally O'Hara, his uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco, forbids him to marry her because Sally is a commoner. Thinking she has been jilted by her prince, Sally marries wealthy Baron Sadoja. When the elderly man dies suddenly, Sally must be wooed all over again by Danilo.

Top Billed 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)


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Status

Released

Original Language

No Language

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

dance

dancer

widow

prince

cousin

romantic rivalry

based on play or musical

silent film

wealthy widow

cousin relationship

wild party

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