Movie: The Merry Widow

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Patricia McBride
Patricia McBride

Sonia, The Widow

Peter Martins
Peter Martins

Prince Danilo

Larry Long
Larry Long

Baron Popoff

Rebecca Wright
Rebecca Wright

Baroness Popoff

George De La Pena
George De La Pena

Count Jolidon

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    The Merry Widow, a beguiling, romantic ballet starring Patricia McBride and Peter Martins.

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    1983-12-23

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