description The Merry Widow Overview
The Merry Widow is a 1934 film adaptation of Franz Lehár’s operetta, directed by Ernst Lubitsch. It features Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald, alongside newly written English lyrics by Lorenz Hart and Gus Kahn. A French-language version, La veuve joyeuse, was also released concurrently.
info The Merry Widow Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1934 |
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What is The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow is a 1934 film adaptation of Franz Lehár’s operetta, directed by Ernst Lubitsch. It features Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald, alongside newly written English lyrics by Lorenz Hart and Gus Kahn. A French-language version, La veuve joyeuse, was also released concurrently.
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The Merry Widow scores 8.04/10 (Excellent) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Romance Movie category.
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