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The Merry Widow

6.719252h 17mNRMovieDramaRomance

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,…

DirectorErich von Stroheim
WritersErich von Stroheim·Benjamin Glazer

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Cast · Directed by Erich von Stroheim

MMMae Murray
Mae Murray
Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow
JGJohn Gilbert
John Gilbert
Prince Danilo Petrovich
RDRoy D'Arcy
Roy D'Arcy
Crown Prince Mirko
JCJosephine Crowell
Josephine Crowell
Queen Milena
GFGeorge Fawcett
George Fawcett
King Nikita
TMTully Marshall
Tully Marshall
Baron Sadoja
ECEdward Connelly
Edward Connelly
Ambassador
JCJoan Crawford
Joan Crawford
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
SBSidney Bracey
Sidney Bracey
Danilo's Footman (uncredited)
ACAlbert Conti
Albert Conti
Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)
XCXavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
DFDale Fuller
Dale Fuller
Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)

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