Poster for the movie The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow

1926 • 137 minutes
DramaRomance

When Prince Danilo falls in love with American dancer Sally O'Hara, his uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco, forbids him to marry her because Sally is a commoner. Thinking she has been jilted by her prince, Sally marries wealthy Baron Sadoja. When the elderly man dies suddenly, Sally must be wooed all over again by Danilo.

Picture of Mae Murray

Mae Murray

Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow

Picture of John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Prince Danilo Petrovich

Picture of Roy D'Arcy

Roy D'Arcy

Crown Prince Mirko

Picture of Josephine Crowell

Josephine Crowell

Queen Milena

Picture of George Fawcett

George Fawcett

King Nikita

Picture of Tully Marshall

Tully Marshall

Baron Sadoja

Picture of Edward Connelly

Edward Connelly

Ambassador

Picture of Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford

Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

Picture of Sidney Bracey

Sidney Bracey

Danilo's Footman (uncredited)

Picture of Albert Conti

Albert Conti

Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)

Picture of Xavier Cugat

Xavier Cugat

Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

Picture of Dale Fuller

Dale Fuller

Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)

Picture of Jacqueline Gadsden

Jacqueline Gadsden

Madonna (uncredited)

Picture of George Nichols

George Nichols

Doorkeeper (uncredited)

Picture of Zalla Zarana

Zalla Zarana

Frenchie Christine (uncredited)

Picture of Clark Gable

Clark Gable