The Merry Widow
1952
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.
Director:
Curtis Bernhardt
Writers:
Sonya Levien, William Ludwig, Viktor Léon
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 nominations total
Production:
N/A
Country:
United States
