How old was Joan Crawford in The Merry Widow?

Knowing a celebrity’s age during a specific movie can be oddly satisfying. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

In The Merry Widow, Joan Crawford took on the role at the age of:

18 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The Merry Widow:

January 1, 1925

And the date of birth of Joan Crawford:

March 23, 1906

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Joan Crawford during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.