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Film / 1925
The Merry Widow
Directed by
Erich von Stroheim
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.
The story
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.
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)
Xavier CugatOrchestra Leader (uncredited)
Dale FullerSadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)
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