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!

  • Rated 6.7 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1925
  • 2h 17m
  • Drama
  • Romance

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
Starring
Mae Murray, John Gilbert, Roy D'Arcy, Josephine Crowell

Cast

  • Mae Murray

    Mae Murray

    Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow

  • John Gilbert

    John Gilbert

    Prince Danilo Petrovich

  • Roy D'Arcy

    Roy D'Arcy

    Crown Prince Mirko

  • Josephine Crowell

    Josephine Crowell

    Queen Milena

  • George Fawcett

    George Fawcett

    King Nikita

  • Tully Marshall

    Tully Marshall

    Baron Sadoja

  • Edward Connelly

    Edward Connelly

    Ambassador

  • Joan Crawford

    Joan Crawford

    Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

  • Sidney Bracey

    Sidney Bracey

    Danilo's Footman (uncredited)

  • Albert Conti

    Albert Conti

    Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)

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