
The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
Release: 1952-09-05·Runtime: 105m·★ 6.2
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
Lana Turneras Crystal Radek
Gertrude Astoras Reception Guest (uncredited)
Lisa Golmas Queen (uncredited)
Judy Landonas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Richard Neillas Reception Guest (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardoas Reception Guest (uncredited)
Thomas Gomezas King of Marshovia
Ludwig Stösselas Major Domo
Edwin Maxas Masher at Maxim's (uncredited)
Wanda McKayas Girl at Maxim's
Robert Cooteas Marquis De Crillon
Frank McLureas Club Patron (uncredited)
Torben Meyeras Station Master (uncredited)
Forbes Murrayas Reception Guest (uncredited)
Dorothy Vaughanas Attendant (uncredited)
John Abbottas Marshovian Ambassador
King Donovanas Nitki
Sue Caseyas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Anne Kimbellas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Suzanne Ridgwayas Waitress (uncredited)
Loretta Russellas Reception Guest (uncredited)
Richard Haydnas Baron Popoff
Buddy Bryanas Dancer (uncredited)
George Calligaas Club Patron (uncredited)
George Davisas Cabbie (uncredited)
Dolly Haasas 1st Little Girl (uncredited)
Fernando Lamasas Count Danilo
Erville Aldersonas Cart Driver (uncredited)
Joi Lansingas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Michael Markas Chestnut Vendor (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayreas Club Patron (uncredited)
Gale Sherwoodas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Lisa Ferradayas Marcella
Norman Leavittas Scout Leader (uncredited)
Barry Nortonas Club Patron (uncredited)
Philo McCulloughas Reception Guest (uncredited)
George Deeas Waiter (uncredited)
Edward Earleas Chestnut Vendor (uncredited)
Gwen Verdonas Specialty Can-Can Dancer (uncredited)
Ernö Verebesas Waiter (uncredited)
Marcel Dalioas Police Sergeant
Zina d'Harcourtas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewisas King’s Page with Pistol (uncredited)
Matt Mattoxas Dancer (uncredited)
Michele Montauas Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)
Everett Glassas Putney (uncredited)
Leota Lorraineas Reception Guest (uncredited)
Dave Willockas Marshovian Attache (uncredited)Crew
" />Douglas ShearerRecording Supervision
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Robert SurteesDirector of Photography
" />Sonya LevienScreenplay
" />A. Arnold GillespieSpecial Effects
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Sydney GuilaroffHairstylist
" />William TuttleMakeup Designer
" />Jack ColeChoreographer
" />Curtis BernhardtDirector
" />Joe PasternakProducer
" />Franz LehárOriginal Music Composer
" />Helen RoseCostume Design