Merry Widow, The Drama

Merry Widow, The DramaThe Merry Widow with no singing? A silent version of an operetta may seem an unlikely venture, but this vivacious hit proved that the right ingredients make for an irresistible romantic souffl?. Those ingredients include Erich von Stroheim's stylish direction (in his first film after Greed), ex Ziegfeld bombshell Mae Murray in her best role, a star making turn for John Gilbert and a mythical European kingdom straight out of fairyland. Murray plays

" based on the popular television series

all try to keep afloat when the wall of water hits and the special effects kick into high gear

and that larger forces must also be held accountable - or else we pave the way for more senseless tragedy

Holy mix-ups

When John preys on Doris' maternal guilt

and make a leader of Martin Luther King

Made of cut glass

Hap Doan (Beery)

With the help of Fay Reid (Angie Dickinson)

based on his appearance in the film Man of Steel

freewheeling fun and widespread disregard for the California traffic code

and accessories like Georgie's paper boat and a red balloon