

The Merry Widow
1952-09-05 · 105 min · ★ 6.3
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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- Directors
- Curtis Bernhardt
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Lana TurnerCrystal Radek
Fernando LamasCount Danilo
Una MerkelKitty Riley
Richard HaydnBaron Popoff
Thomas GomezKing of Marshovia
John AbbottMarshovian Ambassador
Marcel DalioPolice Sergeant
King DonovanNitki
Robert CooteMarquis De Crillon
Lisa FerradayMarcella
Shepard MenkenKunjany
Ludwig StösselMajor Domo
Erville AldersonCart Driver (uncredited)
Gertrude AstorReception Guest (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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