Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot
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.
Run Time
2h 17m
Genre
Drama, Romance
Release Date
27 Sep 1926
Country
United States of America
Language
No Language
Director & Producers
Top Billed Cast
Mae MurraySally O'Hara - The Merry Widow
John GilbertPrince Danilo Petrovich
Roy D'ArcyCrown Prince Mirko
Josephine CrowellQueen Milena
George FawcettKing Nikita
Tully MarshallBaron Sadoja
Edward ConnellyAmbassador
Joan CrawfordBallroom Dancer (uncredited)
Sidney BraceyDanilo's Footman (uncredited)
Albert ContiDanilo's Adjutant (uncredited)
Xavier CugatOrchestra Leader (uncredited)
Dale FullerSadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)
An Erich von Stroheim Production


Erich von Stroheim