The Merry Widow
“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!”
1925•NR•2h 17m•6.7•Released
DramaRomance
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.
Director
Erich von Stroheim
Writer
Erich von Stroheim, Benjamin Glazer
Languages
No Language
Studio
An Erich von Stroheim Production
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)
Albert Conti
Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)
Xavier Cugat
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Dale Fuller
Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)
Jacqueline Gadsden
Madonna (uncredited)
George Nichols
Doorkeeper (uncredited)
Zalla Zarana
Frenchie Christine (uncredited)
Production
Company
An Erich von Stroheim Production
Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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