The Merry Widow(1925)
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!
The Merry Widow 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.
The Merry Widow (1925) is a drama and romance film directed by Erich von Stroheim, released on August 27, 1925 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Mae Murray, John Gilbert, Roy D'Arcy and Josephine Crowell. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Erich von Stroheim
- Writers:
- Erich von Stroheim, Benjamin Glazer
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver T. Marsh
- Production:
- An Erich von Stroheim Production, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Merry Widow (1925) Trailer
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The Merry Widow Cast & Crew
Main 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)
Key crew
Directed by Erich von Stroheim, written by Erich von Stroheim and Benjamin Glazer.
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The Merry Widow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 44 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 (1925) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Merry Widow?
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The main cast of The Merry Widow (1925) includes Mae Murray, John Gilbert, Roy D'Arcy, Josephine Crowell and George Fawcett. The film was directed by Erich von Stroheim. 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 August 27, 1925 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is The Merry Widow worth watching?
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The Merry Widow (1925) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama 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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