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!"
1926-09-27
6.7
en 137mDramaRomance
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
Writer
Erich von Stroheim
Screenplay
Benjamin Glazer
Director of Photography
Oliver T. Marsh
Editor
Frank E. Hull
Set Decoration
Richard Day
dance dancer widow prince cousin romantic rivalry based on play or musical silent film wealthy widow cousin relationship wild party
Status
ReleasedCountries
- United States of America
Companies
- An Erich von Stroheim Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
