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Monte Carlo (1930) | Criteria

Still from Monte Carlo — Monte Carlo (1930) — Ernst LubitschPhotographed by Victor Milner

Ernst Lubitsch

Monte Carlo

Name: Monte Carlo
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Released: 1930
Duration: 90 min

English / 1930 / 1h 30m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy Romance Music

Letterboxd: 3.32/5·2.4K ratings·737 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A countess fleeing her husband mistakes a count for her hairdresser at a Monte Carlo casino.

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Included in
Love in Disguise
Position 1
Included in
Lubitsch Musicals
Position 2
Included in
October 2021
Position 82

Part of Box Set

Eclipse Series 8: Lubitsch Musicals

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Credits

Crew

DirectorErnst Lubitsch

WriterErnest Vajda

CinematographerVictor Milner

ComposerW. Franke Harling, John Leipold, Herman Hand, Sigmund Krumgold, Karl Hajos

EditorMerrill G. White

ProducerErnst Lubitsch

Cast

Jack Buchananas Count Rudolph Falliere / Rudy the Hairdresser

Jeanette MacDonaldas Countess Helene Mara

Claud Allisteras Prince Otto von Liebenheim

Zasu Pittsas Bertha

Tyler Brookeas Armand

John Rocheas Paul, the 'Real' Hairdresser

Lionel Belmoreas Prince Gustav von Liebenheim

Albert Contias Prince Otto's Companion / M.C.

Helen Gardenas Lady Mary in Stage Opera

Donald Novisas Monsieur Beaucaire in Stage Opera

Erik Beyas Lord Windorset

David Percyas Harald

Billy Bevanas Train Conductor (uncredited)

John Carrollas Wedding Guest Officer (uncredited)

Frances Deeas Receptionist (uncredited)

Max Barwynas Frenchman (uncredited)

Symona Bonifaceas Opera Chorus Singer (uncredited)

Sidney Braceyas Hunchback at Casino (uncredited)

Margaret Carthewas Opera Chorus Singer (uncredited)

Geraldine Dvorakas Casino Patron (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

To Be or Not to Be1942

Both directed by Ernst Lubitsch

Or

Bluebeard1938Both directed by Ernst Lubitsch

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