The Merry Widow (1925): Cast
The Merry Widow is a 1925 romantic drama directed by Erich von Stroheim, starring Mae Murray as Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow, John Gilbert and George Fawcett. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Erich von Stroheim
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Merry Widow About?
The premise of The Merry Widow without spoilers.
A lavish romance unfolds when Prince Danilo falls for American dancer Sally O’Hara. His uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco, bans the union because she is a commoner. Feeling spurned, Sally marries wealthy Baron Sadoja, but his sudden death forces her to confront Danilo again, reigniting their love amid royal intrigue and class conflict.
The Merry Widow Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- royalty
- financier
- military uniform
- hotel
- class differences
- prince
- drunkenness
- fictional kingdom
- burned letter
- millionaire
- king and queen
- canceled wedding
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- mountain village
- based on operetta
- cousin cousin rivalry
- fairytale
- dancing a waltz
- rich widow
- rebound marriage
- marriage proposal
- prince falls for commoner
- falling in love
- lesbian character
- street cleaner
- stage performance
- private room
- foot fetishist
- forbidden marriage
- womanizer protagonist
- attempted bribery
- crown prince
- reference to the merry widow waltz
- forbidden romance
- deception
- romantic rivalry
- showgirl
- royal romance
- royal ball
- hotel room
- misogyny
- old lecher
- romantic misunderstanding
- vaudeville performer
- irish woman
- maxim's restaurant paris
- paris france
- horseback riding
- flypaper
- widowed on wedding night
- heartbreak
The Merry Widow Cast & Characters
Mae Murray leads the cast as Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow, with John Gilbert as Prince Danilo Petrovich and George Fawcett as King Nikita. Directed by Erich von Stroheim; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Erich von Stroheim
- Mae Murray as Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow
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John Gilbert as Prince Danilo Petrovich - George Fawcett as King Nikita
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Tully Marshall as Baron Sadoja
Also Starring in The Merry Widow
· 12 more- Joan Crawford Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
- Clark Gable
- Sidney Bracey Danilo's Footman (uncredited)
- George Nichols Doorkeeper (uncredited)
- Albert Conti Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)
- Josephine Crowell Queen Milena
- Xavier Cugat Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
- Dale Fuller Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)
- Roy D'Arcy Crown Prince Mirko
- Edward Connelly Ambassador
- Jacqueline Gadsden Madonna (uncredited)
- Zalla Zarana Frenchie Christine (uncredited)
More from Erich von Stroheim
More films directed by Erich von Stroheim: Hello, Sister!, Queen Kelly and The Devil’s Passkey.
The Merry Widow Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “La vedova allegra” and “Веселая вдова”.
- Also known as
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- La vedova allegra
- Веселая вдова
- 风流寡妇
- La viuda alegre
- A Viúva Alegre
- La Veuve joyeuse
- Den glada änkan
- 메리 위도우
- Die lustige Witwe
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The Merry Widow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Merry Widow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was The Merry Widow released?
The Merry Widow was released on August 26, 1925.
Who directed The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow was directed by Erich von Stroheim.
More films by Erich von Stroheim Who is in the cast of The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow stars Mae Murray as Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow, John Gilbert as Prince Danilo Petrovich and George Fawcett as King Nikita, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Merry Widow have a post-credit scene?
No. The Merry Widow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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