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6.3/10 1952 1h 45m Released

M-G-M presents the saucy new musical!

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.

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Lana Turner
Lana Turner
Crystal Radek
Fernando Lamas
Fernando Lamas
Count Danilo
Una Merkel
Una Merkel
Kitty Riley
Richard Haydn
Richard Haydn
Baron Popoff
Thomas Gomez
Thomas Gomez
King of Marshovia
John Abbott
John Abbott
Marshovian Ambassador
Marcel Dalio
Marcel Dalio
Police Sergeant
King Donovan
King Donovan
Nitki
Robert Coote
Robert Coote
Marquis De Crillon
Sujata Rubener
Sujata Rubener
Gypsy Girl (as Sujata)
Lisa Ferraday
Lisa Ferraday
Marcella
Shepard Menken
Shepard Menken
Kunjany
Ludwig Stössel
Ludwig Stössel
Major Domo
John Alban
John Alban
Club Patron (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
Erville Alderson
Cart Driver (uncredited)
Bette Arlen
Bette Arlen
Girl at Maxim's (uncredited)

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FAQ about The Merry Widow

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 and marry the king's nephew count Danilo. Arriving to Marshovia on a visit,…
When was The Merry Widow released?
The Merry Widow was released in 1952.
What genres does The Merry Widow belong to?
The Merry Widow is categorised as Drama, Music.
Who stars in The Merry Widow?
The cast of The Merry Widow includes Lana Turner, Fernando Lamas, Una Merkel, Richard Haydn, Thomas Gomez.