The Merry Widow(1934)
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The Merry Widow Synopsis
A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.
The Merry Widow (1934) is a comedy, music and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, released on November 2, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald, Edward Everett Horton and Una Merkel. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Writers:
- Ernest Vajda, Samson Raphaelson, Lorenz Hart
- Producers:
- Ernst Lubitsch, Irving Thalberg
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver T. Marsh
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Merry Widow (1934) Trailer
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The Merry Widow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maurice Chevalier
as Count Danilo
Jeanette MacDonald
as Madame Sonia / Fifi
Edward Everett Horton
as Ambassador Popoff
Una Merkel
as Queen Dolores
George Barbier
as King Achmet
Minna Gombell
as Marcelle
Ruth Channing
as Lulu
Sterling Holloway
as Orderly
Donald Meek
as Valet
Herman Bing
as Zizipoff
- Jacklyn Alexander
Jacklyn Alexander
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Lona Andre
as Maid to Sonia (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, written by Ernest Vajda, Samson Raphaelson and Lorenz Hart, produced by Ernst Lubitsch and Irving Thalberg.
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The Merry Widow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 69 ratings.
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The Merry Widow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Merry Widow online?
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The Merry Widow (1934) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Merry Widow?
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The main cast of The Merry Widow (1934) includes Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald, Edward Everett Horton, Una Merkel and George Barbier. The film was directed by Ernst Lubitsch. 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 November 2, 1934 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Merry Widow worth watching?
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The Merry Widow (1934) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Merry Widow?
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