
The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
Release: 1952-09-05·Runtime: 105m·★ 6.3
DramaMusic
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Una Merkelas Kitty Riley
Gale Sherwoodas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Thomas Gomezas King of Marshovia
Judy Landonas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Erville Aldersonas Cart Driver (uncredited)
Lana Turneras Crystal Radek
Louis Mercieras French Tour Guide (uncredited)
Torben Meyeras Station Master (uncredited)
Dorothy Vaughanas Attendant (uncredited)
John Abbottas Marshovian Ambassador
Lisa Golmas Queen (uncredited)
Norman Leavittas Scout Leader (uncredited)
King Donovanas Nitki
Patricia Joineras Suzanne (uncredited)
Matt Mattoxas Dancer (uncredited)
Dave Willockas Marshovian Attache (uncredited)
Forbes Murrayas Reception Guest (uncredited)
Loretta Russellas Reception Guest (uncredited)
Lisa Ferradayas Marcella
Edward Earleas Chestnut Vendor (uncredited)
Everett Glassas Putney (uncredited)
Joi Lansingas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Frank McLureas Club Patron (uncredited)
Barry Nortonas Club Patron (uncredited)
Gwen Verdonas Specialty Can-Can Dancer (uncredited)
Gertrude Astoras Reception Guest (uncredited)
Anne Kimbellas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Sue Caseyas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Wanda McKayas Girl at Maxim's
Ludwig Stösselas Major Domo
Mitchell Lewisas King’s Page with Pistol (uncredited)
Leota Lorraineas Reception Guest (uncredited)
Michele Montauas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Richard Haydnas Baron Popoff
Marcel Dalioas Police Sergeant
Robert Cooteas Marquis De Crillon
Zina d'Harcourtas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Edwin Maxas Masher at Maxim's (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayreas Club Patron (uncredited)
Ernö Verebesas Waiter (uncredited)
Buddy Bryanas Dancer (uncredited)
Dolly Haasas 1st Little Girl (uncredited)
Michael Markas Chestnut Vendor (uncredited)
Richard Neillas Reception Guest (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardoas Reception Guest (uncredited)
Fernando Lamasas Count Danilo
George Calligaas Club Patron (uncredited)
George Davisas Cabbie (uncredited)
George Deeas Waiter (uncredited)
Philo McCulloughas Reception Guest (uncredited)
Suzanne Ridgwayas Waitress (uncredited)
Bernard Sellas Hotel Guest (uncredited)Crew
" />Helen RoseCostume Design
" />Robert SurteesDirector of Photography
" />A. Arnold GillespieSpecial Effects
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Curtis BernhardtDirector
" />Joe PasternakProducer
" />Sonya LevienScreenplay
" />Douglas ShearerRecording Supervision
" />William TuttleMakeup Designer
" />Jack ColeChoreographer
" />Franz LehárOriginal Music Composer
" />Sydney GuilaroffHairstylist
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction