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German movie poster for the 1934 musical film
The Merry Widow (German title: Die lustige Witwe), starring Jeanette MacDonald and Maurice Chevalier.
The film is an adaptation of the operetta of the same name by Austro-Hungarian composer Franz Lehár.
Key Information
Title: The Merry Widow (Die lustige Witwe)
Release Year: 1934
Stars: Jeanette MacDonald and Maurice Chevalier
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Plot Summary
The story, set in the fictional kingdom of Marshovia, concerns a wealthy young widow named Sonia who is courted by a Marshovian prince to keep her fortune from leaving the country, which would cause the kingdom to go bankrupt. The plot involves romance, misunderstandings, and musical numbers, ultimately concluding in love and financial stability for the kingdom. |
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