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!”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Mae Murray, John Gilbert,1925. "Valsa dos violinos" (Alcyr Pires Vermelho-Lamartine Babo) 1950
Type: Clip • Published 2012-09-15
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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)
Clark Gable
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 27, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erich von Stroheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Glazer
- Original Title
- The Merry Widow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- An Erich von Stroheim Production, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erich von Stroheim
Benjamin Glazer, Erich von Stroheim
Oliver T. Marsh
Frank E. Hull
Department Leadership Roster
Erich von Stroheim
Director
Erich von Stroheim
Writer
Benjamin Glazer
Screenplay
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Frank E. Hull
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
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What is The Merry Widow about?
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.
Who directed The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow was directed by Erich von Stroheim.
Who stars in The Merry Widow?
The principal cast of The Merry Widow includes Mae Murray, John Gilbert, Roy D'Arcy, Josephine Crowell, George Fawcett.
When was The Merry Widow released and how long is it?
The Merry Widow was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
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.).