Name: The Merry Widow
Director: Erich von Stroheim
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1925-01-01
Duration: 2 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Mae Murray, John Gilbert, Roy D'Arcy, Josephine Crowell, George Fawcett

Question 1

What is The Merry Widow (1925) about?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Who stars in The Merry Widow?

Accepted Answer

The Merry Widow stars Mae Murray (Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow), John Gilbert (Prince Danilo Petrovich), Roy D'Arcy (Crown Prince Mirko), Josephine Crowell (Queen Milena), George Fawcett (King Nikita). The film was directed by Erich von Stroheim.

Question 3

How long is The Merry Widow?

Accepted Answer

The Merry Widow has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1925. It is rated NR.

Question 4

Is The Merry Widow worth watching?

Accepted Answer

The Merry Widow holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Question 5

Where can I watch The Merry Widow?

Accepted Answer

Streaming availability for The Merry Widow changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

The Merry Widow

Is it for me?

Synopsis

Ask Ray About This

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions