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The Merry Widow poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.3 / 100
1925·Drama / Romance·2h 17m

THE MERRY WIDOW

“The gloriously intoxicating love story of the Merry Widow and her Prince Charming, is revealed at last in a picture production which will take your breath away!”

Prince Danilo falls in love with dancer Sally O'Hara. However, his uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco, forbids the marriage due to her being a commoner. Thinking she's been jilted by her prince, Sally marries lecherous old Baron Sadoja, whose wealth has kept the kingdom afloat. When he suddenly dies, Sally must be wooed all over again by Danilo.

Above the Line
Erich von Stroheim·DirectorBenjamin Glazer·ScreenplayErich von Stroheim·WriterOliver T. Marsh·Director of PhotographyFrank E. Hull·Editor
Cast
Mae Murray·Sally O'Hara - The Merry WidowJohn Gilbert·Prince Danilo PetrovichRoy D'Arcy·Crown Prince MirkoJosephine Crowell·Queen MilenaGeorge Fawcett·King NikitaTully Marshall·Baron SadojaEdward Connelly·AmbassadorJoan Crawford·Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)Sidney Bracey·Danilo's Footman (uncredited)Albert Conti·Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Erich von Stroheim·Director
Writing· 2
Erich von Stroheim·WriterBenjamin Glazer·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Oliver T. Marsh·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Frank E. Hull·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Cedric Gibbons·Set DecorationRichard Day·Set Decoration
By the Numbers
75.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Peaceful, Contemplative
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A woman with light brown hair, seen from behind, sits on a dark green park bench next to a white fluffy dog, also seen from behind. They are both looking out at”

Key Elements
Park BenchWhite DogOceanCliffs
Atmosphere
Bright, Warm
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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