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MUSIC . 1962 . 1h 50m . 4.5/10

The Merry Widow_

Peter Alexander in a starring role: Franz Lehár's operetta presents him in a comedy with plenty of music! Bon vivant Danilo enjoys Paris to the fullest. He's the nephew of a wealthy factory owner and can therefore afford it. But he's supposed to concentrate on his uncle's company in the city on the Seine. When he doesn't, Uncle André devises a ruse. Hanna, who becomes André's "merry widow," is also involved in this...

Starring Peter Alexander, Karin Hübner, Gunther Philipp
4.5/10
Rating
1h 50m
Runtime
1962
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Merry Widow poster

Peter Alexander in a starring role: Franz Lehár's operetta presents him in a comedy with plenty of music! Bon vivant Danilo enjoys Paris to the fullest. He's the nephew of a wealthy factory owner and can therefore afford it. But he's supposed to concentrate on his uncle's company in the city on the Seine. When he doesn't, Uncle André devises a ruse. Hanna, who becomes André's "merry widow," is also involved in this...

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Cast
Peter Alexander stars as Danilo in The Merry Widow.
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Year context
The Merry Widow was released 64 years ago in 1962.
Overview
Peter Alexander in a starring role: Franz Lehár's operetta presents him in a comedy with plenty of music! Bon vivant Danilo enjoys Paris to the fullest. He's...
The Merry Widow is a Music film with a runtime of 1h 50m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Country
France, AT
Rating
4.5/10 (2 votes)

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What is The Merry Widow about?
Peter Alexander in a starring role: Franz Lehár's operetta presents him in a comedy with plenty of music! Bon vivant Danilo enjoys Paris to the fullest. He's the nephew of a wealthy factory owner and can therefore afford it. But he's supposed to concentrate on his uncle's company in the city on the Seine. When he doesn't, Uncle André devises a ruse. Hanna, who becomes André's "merry widow," is also involved in this...
How long is The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in The Merry Widow?
The cast of The Merry Widow includes Peter Alexander, Karin Hübner, Gunther Philipp, Maurice Teynac, Geneviève Cluny.
What is the rating of The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow has a rating of 4.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

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