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Movie Description
A bubbly, wealthy widow is pursued by a suave ladies' man who needs her to help avert his country's financial ruin. Academy Awards: Best Art Direction/Set Decoration.
Synopsis
The incomparable Ernst Lubitsch brought his light and charming touch to this bubbly adaptation of Franz Lehar's operetta.
In the kingdom of Marshovia, Count Danilo woos the beautiful widow Sonia. But she, aware of Danilo's womanizing ways, rejects his advances. Her curt dismissal conceals her genuine attraction to the Count, however, and the emotionally confused Sonia decides to flee Marshovia and Danilo for the charms of gay Paris.
Because of Sonia's extensive wealth, her departure leaves the Marshovian royals in a tizzy -- and soon they've dispatched Danilo to the City of Lights with orders to wed the lovely lady. And it is in this capital of romance that Sonia will teach the lusty count a lesson he'll never forget...
Film Notes
Adapted from the operetta, "The Merry Widow": original book and lyrics written by Victor Leon and Leo Stein, with music by Franz Lehar.
It premiered in 1908.
This was not the first time the story had been filmed. In 1925, Erich Von Stroheim directed a silent version of "The Merry Widow," starring John Gilbert and Mae Murray.
Interestingly, Oliver T. Marsh was the cinematographer for both versions.
Industry Reviews
"...Ernst Lubitsch directs the best screen operetta ever; beyond the music and cast, it's the elegant camera work that makes this one to see again and again..."
USA Today - Mike Clark (05/05/1989)
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