The Merry Widow (1925 film)

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The Merry Widow

Mae Murray and John Gilbert in The Merry Widow
Directed by Erich von Stroheim
Produced by Erich von Stroheim
Irving Thalberg (uncredited)
Written by Erich von Stroheim
Benjamin Glazer
Starring Mae Murray
John Gilbert
Roy D'Arcy.
Music by William Axt (uncredited)
David Mendoza (uncredited)
Non-Original Music by

Franz Lehár
Cinematography Oliver T. Marsh
William H. Daniels
Editing by Frank E. Hull
Margaret Booth (uncredited)
Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date(s) 26 August 1925
Running time 137 min.
Country Flag of the United States United States
Language English
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The Merry Widow is a 1925 American MGM romantic drama film and black comedy directed and written by Erich von Stroheim. The film stars Mae Murray, John Gilbert and Roy D'Arcy.

The film was symbolic in that it sparked the careers of many actors who would go on to be become superstars and icons - both Joan Crawford and Clark Gable had uncredited roles in the film, along with many others who would embark on successful acting careers.

[edit] Cast

Roy D'Arcy as Crown Prince Mirko
Roy D'Arcy as Crown Prince Mirko


[edit] Uncredited

Selected cast that were uncredited:

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