The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow
1952
★★★☆☆ 6.2/10
⏱️ 105 min
📅 Released
🌐 EN
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.

Crew

Director
Curtis Bernhardt
Writer
Sonya Levien, William Ludwig, Viktor Léon
Producer
Joe Pasternak

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Keywords

ambassadorparis, francekingdomballmistaken identitywomanizerplayboyballroom dancingkingmaid