The Merry Widow

Prince Danilo falls in love with dancer Sally O'Hara. His uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco forbids the marriage because she is a commoner. Thinking she has been jilted by her prince, Sally marries old, lecherous Baron Sadoja, whose wealth has kept the kingdom afloat. When he dies suddenly, Sally must be wooed all over again by Danilo.

Director

Erich von Stroheim

Writer

Erich von Stroheim (screen adaptation and scenario), Benjamin Glazer (screen adaptation and scenario), Viktor L�on (adapted from the musical comedy by)

Released

25 Jan 1926

Country

USA