The Merry Widow (1925) | |
| Director(s) | Erich von Stroheim |
| Producer(s) | Erich von Stroheim, Irving Thalberg (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Drama, Romance, Silent Films |
| Top Topics | Marriage, Royalty |
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The Merry Widow (1925) was a Silent Films - Drama Film directed by Erich von Stroheim and produced by Irving Thalberg and Erich von Stroheim.
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A street cleaner is shown outside the brothel where Danilo brings Sally.
Erich von Stroheim did not want to have John Gilbert play Danilo and the two got into a big fight when filming began. Soon afterward, they made up and became close friends.
Author Scott Eyman, in his book "Lion of Hollywood: The Life and Legend of Louis B. Mayer", says that Mae Murray was "abusive, borderline delusional, and served as the primary inspiration for the character of Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd.." When she was later in difficulties, Louis B. Mayer "refused to add her to his list of pensioners."
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Erich von Stroheim did not want to have John Gilbert play Danilo and the two got into a big fight when filming began. Soon afterward, they made up and became close friends.
Author Scott Eyman, in his book "Lion of Hollywood: The Life and Legend of Louis B. Mayer", says that Mae Murray was "abusive, borderline delusional, and served as the primary inspiration for the character of Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd.." When she was later in difficulties, Louis B. Mayer "refused to add her to his list of pensioners."
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