The Merry Widow
“M-G-M presents the saucy new musical!”
Marshovia, a small European kingdom, is on the brink of bankruptcy but the country may be saved if the wealthy American Crystal Radek, widow of a Marshovian, can be convinced to part with her money and marry the king's nephew count Danilo. Arriving to Marshovia on a visit, Crystal Radek change places with her secretary Kitty. Following them to Paris, Danilo has a hard time wooing the widow after meeting an attractive young woman at a nightclub, the same Crystal Radek who presents herself as Fifi the chorus girl. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
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About The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow is a 1952 English-language drama and music film directed by Curtis Bernhardt. The cast is led by Lana Turner, Fernando Lamas, Una Merkel. It has a runtime of 1h 45m.
The Merry Widow was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on September 5, 1952, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Curtis Bernhardt
- Writers
- Sonya Levien, William Ludwig, Viktor Léon
- Release date
- September 5, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Merry Widow cast & crew
The Merry Widow was directed by Curtis Bernhardt and written by Sonya Levien, William Ludwig, and Viktor Léon.
The cast features Lana Turner as Crystal Radek, Fernando Lamas as Count Danilo, Una Merkel as Kitty Riley, Richard Haydn as Baron Popoff, Thomas Gomez as King of Marshovia, and John Abbott as Marshovian Ambassador.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Lehár, cinematography is by Robert Surtees, and it was produced by Joe Pasternak.
Is The Merry Widow worth watching?
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, The Merry Widow is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Merry Widow
Lana Turner
Crystal Radek
Fernando Lamas
Count Danilo
Una Merkel
Kitty Riley
Richard Haydn
Baron Popoff
Thomas Gomez
King of Marshovia
John Abbott
Marshovian Ambassador
Marcel Dalio
Police Sergeant
King Donovan
Nitki
Robert Coote
Marquis De Crillon
Sujata Rubener
Gypsy Girl (as Sujata)
Lisa Ferraday
Marcella
Shepard Menken
Kunjany
The Merry Widow — FAQs
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▸What language is The Merry Widow in?
The Merry Widow is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is The Merry Widow rated?
The Merry Widow is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 12 ratings.
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