MOVIE
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!
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.
Creators
Erich von Stroheim — Director
Top cast
Mae MurraySally O'Hara - The Merry Widow
John GilbertPrince Danilo Petrovich
Roy D'ArcyCrown Prince Mirko
Josephine CrowellQueen Milena
George FawcettKing Nikita
Tully MarshallBaron Sadoja
Edward ConnellyAmbassador
Joan CrawfordBallroom Dancer (uncredited)
Sidney BraceyDanilo's Footman (uncredited)
Albert ContiDanilo's Adjutant (uncredited)KEEP DISCOVERING
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