Movie Description

The Merry Widow

(1952)

Overview

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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Original TitleThe Merry Widow

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1952-09-05

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 45m

Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres

  • Drama
  • Music