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The Merry Widow

1926 · 137 min · Director: Erich von Stroheim

The Merry Widow (1926) is a romance drama, directed by Erich von Stroheim. It stars Mae Murray and John Gilbert. The 137-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What The Merry Widow Is About

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.

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What is The Merry Widow about?

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.

Where can I watch The Merry Widow?

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How long is The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow runs for 137 minutes (2h 17m).

When did The Merry Widow come out?

The Merry Widow was released in 1926.

Who directed The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow was directed by Erich von Stroheim.

Who stars in The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow stars Mae Murray, John Gilbert, Roy D'Arcy, Josephine Crowell.

What is The Merry Widow's rating?

The Merry Widow holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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