Drama Romance
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.
Directed by
Erich von Stroheim
Written by
Erich von Stroheim
Joan Crawford
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Jacqueline Gadsden
Madonna (uncredited)
Clark Gable
John Gilbert
Prince Danilo Petrovich
Albert Conti
Danilo's Adjutant (uncredited)
Tully Marshall
Baron Sadoja
Xavier Cugat
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Erich von Stroheim
Sidney Bracey
Danilo's Footman (uncredited)
George Nichols
Doorkeeper (uncredited)
Josephine Crowell
Queen Milena
Dale Fuller
Sadoja's Chambermaid (uncredited)
George Fawcett
King Nikita
Roy D'Arcy
Crown Prince Mirko
Mae Murray
Sally O'Hara - The Merry Widow
Edward Connelly
Ambassador
Zalla Zarana
Frenchie Christine (uncredited)

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