The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow

1926 · 137 min · EN · NR · 6.9 (29 votes)
Dir. Erich von Stroheim · Starring Mae Murray, John Gilbert, Roy D'Arcy, Josephine Crowell, George Fawcett, Tully Marshall

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!

DramaRomance

When Prince Danilo falls in love with American dancer Sally O'Hara, his uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco, forbids him to marry her because Sally is a commoner. Thinking she has been jilted by her prince, Sally marries wealthy Baron Sadoja. When the elderly man dies suddenly, Sally must be wooed all over again by Danilo.

VIBE

A dazzling silent spectacle of high society romance and mistaken intentions. Expect lavish parties, witty intertitles, and a whirlwind of operetta charm that sweeps you off your feet with its visual flair and romantic entanglements.

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