The Merry Widow
الأرملة الطروب
Synopsis
Abdel Aal forces his daughter Samira to marry a wealthy man. After his death, they discover his will to deprive his entire family of his wealth, except for his widow Samira, on the condition that she remain a widow and not marry after him. Asem, her husband's brother, tries to exploit the situation and force her to marry. She flees to Egypt, meets Magdy, falls in love with him, and is forced to impersonate a maid so that her secret is not revealed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmy Rafla
- Screenplay & Story
- Helmy Rafla, Abu Seoud El-Ibiary
- Original Title
- الأرملة الطروب
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmy Rafla
Helmy Rafla, Abu Seoud El-Ibiary
Department Leadership Roster
Helmy Rafla
Director
Abu Seoud El-Ibiary
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Merry Widow
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What is The Merry Widow about?
Abdel Aal forces his daughter Samira to marry a wealthy man. After his death, they discover his will to deprive his entire family of his wealth, except for his widow Samira, on the condition that she remain a widow and not marry after him. Asem, her husband's brother, tries to exploit the situation and force her to marry. She flees to Egypt, meets Magdy, falls in love with him, and is forced to impersonate a maid so that her secret is not revealed.
Who directed The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow was directed by Helmy Rafla.
Who stars in The Merry Widow?
The principal cast of The Merry Widow includes Laila Fawzy, Kamal Al-Shennawi, Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsi, Hasan Fayeq, Zeinat Sedki.
When was The Merry Widow released and how long is it?
The Merry Widow was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.