The Merry Widow

IMDb 6.7 1926 • 137 min • DramaRomance

Director

Erich von Stroheim

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top 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