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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About one-fifth of the film's running time constitute the plot of the original operetta. The preceding storyline was concocted by Erich von Stroheim and Benjamin Glazer.
Erich von Stroheim: [prostitutes] Danilo brings Sally to a brothel, where a wild party is in progress, with the intent to seduce her.
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: [prostitutes] Danilo brings Sally to a brothel, where a wild party is in progress, with the intent to seduce her.
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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