The Merry Widow

Curtis Bernhardt

19521h 45mEnglish
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2Oscar
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Synopsis

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.

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Awards & Recognition

Award Recognition

2

Nominations

Nominated

  • Art Direction (Color) · Art Direction: Cedric Gibbons, Paul Groesse; Set Decoration: Edwin B. Willis, Arthur Krams
  • Costume Design (Color) · Helen Rose, Gile Steele
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1953

Academy Awards

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Art Direction (Color)

Art Direction: Cedric Gibbons, Paul Groesse; Set Decoration: Edwin B. Willis, Arthur Krams

1953
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Costume Design (Color)

Helen Rose, Gile Steele

1953

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