The Merry Widow

Erich von Stroheim
1926-09-27

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!
6.8
137 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Mae Murray Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow Unowned
John Gilbert Prince Danilo Petrovich Unowned
Roy D'Arcy Crown Prince Mirko Unowned
Josephine Crowell Queen Milena Unowned
George Fawcett King Nikita Unowned
Tully Marshall Baron Sadoja Unowned
Edward Connelly Ambassador Unowned
Joan Crawford Ballroom Dancer (uncredited) Unowned
Sidney Bracey Danilo's Footman (uncredited) Unowned
Albert Conti Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited) Unowned
Xavier Cugat Orchestra Leader (uncredited) Unowned
Dale Fuller Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited) Unowned
Jacqueline Gadsden Madonna (uncredited) Unowned
George Nichols Doorkeeper (uncredited) Unowned
Zalla Zarana Frenchie Christine (uncredited) Unowned
Clark Gable Unowned