The Merry Widow
"M-G-M presents the saucy new musical!"
Originally released in 1952. The Merry Widow is a drama/music film. directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
Starring Lana Turner, Fernando Lamas, and Una Merkel
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
John Abbott
as Marshovian Ambassador
Marcel Dalio
as Police Sergeant
King Donovan
as Nitki
Robert Coote
as Marquis De Crillon
Sujata Rubener
as Gypsy Girl (as Sujata)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Merry Widow about?
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...
Who directed The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
How long is The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Merry Widow released?
The Merry Widow was released on September 5, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Merry Widow?
The main cast of The Merry Widow includes Lana Turner, Fernando Lamas, Una Merkel, Richard Haydn, Thomas Gomez.