

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!”
Overview
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
Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow

John Gilbert
Prince Danilo Petrovich

Roy D'Arcy
Crown Prince Mirko

Josephine Crowell
Queen Milena

George Fawcett
King Nikita

Tully Marshall
Baron Sadoja

Edward Connelly
Ambassador

Joan Crawford
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

Sidney Bracey
Danilo's Footman (uncredited)

Albert Conti
Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)

Xavier Cugat
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

Dale Fuller
Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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