The Merry Widow

1952·Movie
1h 45min·NR

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Striking style.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

M-G-M presents the saucy new musical!

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.
Classic MGM MusicalLuxurious Operetta AdaptationRomantic Comedy of ErrorsTechnicolor SpectacleElegant European FantasyDance-Centric NarrativeWhimsical & CharmingGolden Age Hollywood StyleLight-Hearted Escapism

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Merry Widow worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Merry Widow rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Merry Widow?

1 h 45 min

The Merry Widow runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is The Merry Widow in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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