The Merry Widow
Drama
Romance
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.
1926-09-27
en
Cast
Director
Erich von Stroheim
Mae Murray as Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow
John Gilbert as Prince Danilo Petrovich
Roy D'Arcy as Crown Prince Mirko
Josephine Crowell as Queen Milena
George Fawcett as King Nikita
Tully Marshall as Baron Sadoja
Edward Connelly as Ambassador
Joan Crawford as Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey as Danilo's Footman (uncredited)
Albert Conti as Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)
Xavier Cugat as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Dale Fuller as Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)
Jacqueline Gadsden as Madonna (uncredited)
George Nichols as Doorkeeper (uncredited)
Zalla Zarana as Frenchie Christine (uncredited)
Clark Gable