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The Merry Widow 1934 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-19
Top Cast
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Maurice Chevalier
Count Danilo
Jeanette MacDonald
Madame Sonia / Fifi
Edward Everett Horton
Ambassador Popoff
Una Merkel
Queen Dolores
George Barbier
King Achmet
Minna Gombell
Marcelle
Ruth Channing
Lulu
Sterling Holloway
Orderly
Donald Meek
Valet
Herman Bing
Zizipoff
Jacklyn Alexander
Minor Role (uncredited)
Lona Andre
Maid to Sonia (uncredited)
Alyce Ardell
Maxim Girl (uncredited)
Henry Armetta
Turk (uncredited)
Zita Baca
Maxim Girl (uncredited)
Florine Baile
Maxim Girl (uncredited)
Barbara Barondess
Maxim Girl (uncredited)
George Baxter
Ambassador (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Vajda, Samson Raphaelson
- Original Title
- The Merry Widow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Lubitsch
Ernest Vajda, Samson Raphaelson, Lorenz Hart, Gus Kahn, Viktor Léon, Leo Stein
Oliver T. Marsh
Frances Marsh
Ernst Lubitsch, Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Lubitsch
Director
Ernest Vajda
Screenplay
Samson Raphaelson
Screenplay
Ernst Lubitsch
Producer
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Frances Marsh
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Merry Widow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Merry Widow about?
A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.
Who directed The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Who stars in The Merry Widow?
The principal cast of The Merry Widow includes Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald, Edward Everett Horton, Una Merkel, George Barbier.
When was The Merry Widow released and how long is it?
The Merry Widow was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Is The Merry Widow based on a book or true story?
The Merry Widow is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Viktor Léon", Book: "Leo Stein".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).