Merry-Go-Round (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1923, Merry-Go-Round is a drama and romance film directed by Erich von Stroheim, running about 110 minutes. “A Mad Whirl of life, Love and Luxury Sweeping Around THE MOST STUPENDOUS LOVE DRAMA EVER FILMED” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A nobleman, posing as a necktie salesman, falls in love with the daughter of a circus puppeteer, even though he is already married to the daughter of his country's war minister.
Who’s in it. Merry-Go-Round stars Norman Kerry as Count Franz Maximilian Von Hohenegg, Mary Philbin as Agnes Urban, Cesare Gravina as Sylvester Urban and Edith Yorke as Ursula Urban, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Merry-Go-Round has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Merry-Go-Round page.
If you liked it. Fans of Merry-Go-Round tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merry-Go-Round (1923)?
- In US, Merry-Go-Round is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Merry-Go-Round worth watching?
- Merry-Go-Round holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Merry-Go-Round?
- Merry-Go-Round stars Norman Kerry, Mary Philbin, Cesare Gravina, Edith Yorke and George Hackathorne.
- When was Merry-Go-Round released?
- Merry-Go-Round was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.