Cast
Maurice Chevalier
as Count Danilo
Jeanette MacDonald
as Madame Sonia / Fifi
Edward Everett Horton
as Ambassador Popoff
Una Merkel
as Queen Dolores
George Barbier
as King Achmet
Minna Gombell
as Marcelle
Ruth Channing
as Lulu
Sterling Holloway
as Orderly
Donald Meek
as Valet
Herman Bing
as Zizipoff
Jacklyn Alexander
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Lona Andre
as Maid to Sonia (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1934
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
French
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Merry Widow?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Merry Widow (1934).
What is The Merry Widow about?▼
A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.
Who directed The Merry Widow?▼
The Merry Widow was directed by Ernst Lubitsch and released in 1934. It is a comedy, music, romance film.
How long is The Merry Widow?▼
The Merry Widow has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in The Merry Widow?▼
The cast of The Merry Widow includes Maurice Chevalier as Count Danilo, Jeanette MacDonald as Madame Sonia / Fifi, Edward Everett Horton as Ambassador Popoff, Una Merkel as Queen Dolores, George Barbier as King Achmet and more.
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