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The Merry Widow
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72/100
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Lowest is Kinopoisk on 66, highest is Rotten Tomatoes viewers on 77.
See the most agreed on films →In a small European kingdom, a beautiful and immensely wealthy widow visits the capital city, captivating its entire population of eligible bachelors. The stability of the nation itself is threatened, as her fortune could be lost if she marries a foreigner. A dashing cavalry officer is given a secret mission: to court and marry her himself, thus keeping the money within the country. Their ensuing romantic game is filled with charm, deception, and unexpected emotions.
Details
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Writers
- Ernest Vajda, Samson Raphaelson
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Released
- 2 November 1934
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rated
- NR
- Awards
- 2 wins, 0 nominations
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Awards & nominations
See all 2 →2 major awards won · 2 wins from 2 nominations across 1 ceremony
| 7th Academy Awards 1935 | Best Production Design | Cedric Gibbons | Winner |
| 7th Academy Awards 1935 | Best Production Design | Fredric Hope | Winner |
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×| Best Production Design | Cedric Gibbons | Winner |
| Best Production Design | Fredric Hope | Winner |