Who directed The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow was directed by Helmy Rafla.

Who stars in The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow stars Laila Fawzy, Kamal Al-Shenawy, Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsi.

How long is The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow has a runtime of 98 minutes.

Which country is The Merry Widow from?

The Merry Widow is a production from Egypt.

MovieJuly 16, 1956Egypt98 min

The Merry Widow

Name: The Merry Widow
Genre: Drama
Released: 1956-07-16
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Laila Fawzy, Kamal Al-Shenawy, Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsi, Hassan Fayek, Zeinat Sedki

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The Merry Widow, is a 1956 Egyptian movie, directed by Helmy Rafla, and starring Laila Fawzy, Kamal Al-Shenawy, Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsi. with a runtime of 98 minutes.

Overview

Al-Armala Al-Taroub (The Merry Widow) is an Egyptian comedy-romance film that follows Samira, a young woman whose father forces her into a marriage with a wealthy older man. When her husband dies, his will reveals a surprising clause — Samira inherits his entire fortune on the sole condition that she never remarries. Her brother-in-law Asem, eager to claim the wealth for himself, schemes to pressure Samira into marrying him. Fleeing his manipulation, Samira escapes to Cairo where she meets Magdy and falls in love. To protect both her secret and her inheritance, she is forced to disguise herself as a maid — setting up a lively and comedic chain of mistaken identities and romantic complications.

Last updated: June 14, 2026