Ernst Lubitsch's adaptation of Franz Lehar's famous operetta is a thoroughly enjoyable, witty musical farce. It stars Maurice Chevalier as a womanizing officer and Jeanette McDonald as a young widow. Lorenz Hart wrote new lyrics for Lehar's music. Songs and dance numbers:
"Girls Girls Girls" **
"Vilia" **
"Tonight Will Teach Me To Forget" **
"Melody Of Laughter" **
"Maxims" **
"Merry Widow Waltz" (song) **
"If Widows Are Rich" *
"Merry Widow Waltz" (dance) ***