The Merry Widow
movie
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!
Released September 27, 1926
Overview
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.
Cast
Mae Murray
as
Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow
John Gilbert
as
Prince Danilo Petrovich
Roy D'Arcy
as
Crown Prince Mirko
Josephine Crowell
as
Queen Milena
George Fawcett
as
King Nikita
Tully Marshall
as
Baron Sadoja
Edward Connelly
as
Ambassador
Joan Crawford
as
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
as
Danilo's Footman (uncredited)
Albert Conti
as
Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)
Xavier Cugat
as
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Dale Fuller
as
Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)
