The Merry Widow(1952)
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The Merry Widow Synopsis
Marshovia, a small European kingdom, is on the brink of bankruptcy but the country may be saved if the wealthy American Crystal Radek, widow of a Marshovian, can be convinced to part with her money and marry the king's nephew count Danilo. Arriving to Marshovia on a visit, Crystal Radek change places with her secretary Kitty. Following them to Paris, Danilo has a hard time wooing the widow after meeting an attractive young woman at a nightclub, the same Crystal Radek who presents herself as Fifi the chorus girl. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
The Merry Widow (1952) is a drama and music film directed by Curtis Bernhardt, released on September 5, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Lana Turner, Fernando Lamas, Una Merkel and Richard Haydn. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Curtis Bernhardt
- Writers:
- Sonya Levien, William Ludwig, Viktor Léon
- Producers:
- Joe Pasternak
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Surtees
- Composer:
- Franz Lehár
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Merry Widow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lana Turner
as Crystal Radek
Fernando Lamas
as Count Danilo
Una Merkel
as Kitty Riley
Richard Haydn
as Baron Popoff
Thomas Gomez
as King of Marshovia
John Abbott
as Marshovian Ambassador
Marcel Dalio
as Police Sergeant
King Donovan
as Nitki
Robert Coote
as Marquis De Crillon
- Sujata Rubener
Sujata Rubener
as Gypsy Girl (as Sujata)
Lisa Ferraday
as Marcella
Shepard Menken
as Kunjany
Key crew
Directed by Curtis Bernhardt, written by Sonya Levien, William Ludwig and Viktor Léon, produced by Joe Pasternak.
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The Merry Widow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Merry Widow – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Merry Widow?
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The main cast of The Merry Widow (1952) includes Lana Turner, Fernando Lamas, Una Merkel, Richard Haydn and Thomas Gomez. The film was directed by Curtis Bernhardt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Merry Widow released?
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The Merry Widow was released on September 5, 1952 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Merry Widow worth watching?
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The Merry Widow (1952) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.