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The Merry Widow

1925 · 2h 17m · Drama, Romance · United States of America · Rated 15 (SE)

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!

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.

Directed by
Erich von Stroheim
Written by
Erich von Stroheim, Benjamin Glazer
Starring
Mae Murray, John Gilbert, Roy D'Arcy, Josephine Crowell
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