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The Merry Widow

1934·Movie·NR·99 min·★ 6.8(70)

“Let Joy be Unconfined!”

A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.

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About The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow is a 1934 English-language comedy, music and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. The cast is led by Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald, Edward Everett Horton. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings.

The Merry Widow was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on November 2, 1934, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Ernst Lubitsch
Writers
Ernest Vajda, Samson Raphaelson
Release date
November 2, 1934
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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The Merry Widow cast & crew

The Merry Widow was directed by Ernst Lubitsch and written by Ernest Vajda and Samson Raphaelson.

The cast features Maurice Chevalier as Count Danilo, Jeanette MacDonald as Madame Sonia / Fifi, Edward Everett Horton as Ambassador Popoff, Una Merkel as Queen Dolores, George Barbier as King Achmet, and Minna Gombell as Marcelle.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Oliver T. Marsh and it was produced by Ernst Lubitsch and Irving Thalberg.

Is The Merry Widow worth watching?

The Merry Widow holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 70 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, music, and romance, The Merry Widow is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Merry Widow

Maurice Chevalier

Maurice Chevalier

Count Danilo

Jeanette MacDonald

Jeanette MacDonald

Madame Sonia / Fifi

Edward Everett Horton

Edward Everett Horton

Ambassador Popoff

Una Merkel

Una Merkel

Queen Dolores

George Barbier

George Barbier

King Achmet

Minna Gombell

Minna Gombell

Marcelle

Ruth Channing

Ruth Channing

Lulu

Sterling Holloway

Sterling Holloway

Orderly

Donald Meek

Donald Meek

Valet

Herman Bing

Herman Bing

Zizipoff

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Jacklyn Alexander

Minor Role (uncredited)

Lona Andre

Lona Andre

Maid to Sonia (uncredited)

The Merry Widow — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Merry Widow in India?

The Merry Widow is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch The Merry Widow in the US?

In the US, The Merry Widow is streaming on Darkroom and Fawesome, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸What language is The Merry Widow in?

The Merry Widow is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).

▸What is The Merry Widow rated?

The Merry Widow is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 70 ratings.

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