Monte Carlo (1930)
-
69% of users liked it
(216 ratings)
After the master of sophisticated romantic comedy, Ernst Lubitsch, directed Jeanette MacDonald in the smash hit The Love Parade, they were reunited a year later for this similarly frothy romp. Countess Vera Von Conti (MacDonald) is engaged to marry the dull Prince Otto Von Seibenheim (Claud… More After the master of sophisticated romantic comedy, Ernst Lubitsch, directed Jeanette MacDonald in the smash hit The Love Parade, they were reunited a year later for this similarly frothy romp. Countess Vera Von Conti (MacDonald) is engaged to marry the dull Prince Otto Von Seibenheim (Claud Allister), whom she doesn't love. At the 11th hour, Vera decides to skip the wedding and instead heads to Monte Carlo, where she visits the casinos and begins losing in a heroic fashion. A handsome stranger spies the beautiful Vera and asks to touch her hair for luck, but instead it's Vera's luck that dramatically improves as she wins back her fortune. Vera immediately offers the man a job as her combination valet and good luck charm, not knowing that he's actually the wealthy and powerful Count Rudolph Falliere (Jack Buchanan). The Count plays along, pretending to be a commoner as he uses his new position with Vera to learn how he can win her heart. As one might expect, MacDonald sings several songs (including "Beyond the Blue Horizon"), and also duets with British music star Jack Buchanan on "Whatever It Is, It's Grand" and "Always in All Ways." ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Written By
- Hans Müller, Booth Tarkington, Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland, Vincent Lawrence
- Genres
- Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Aug 27, 1930 Wide
Critic Reviews
-
Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion
'A silly story, possible only with music,' yet what despair it masks
-
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A fluff musical that never quite works.
-
Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies
Features the best screen performance by Jeanette MacDonald, an actress usually notable for her great soprano instead of for her acting chops.
See more critic ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
No Featured Audience Ratings Found…
Currently unavailable on Flixster
Also available on
Other Retailers
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Subscription Services
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Cast
-
Jack Buchanan
as Count Rudolph Falliere
-
Jeanette MacDonald
as Countess Vera von Conti
-
Zasu Pitts
as Maria Vera's Maid
-
Claud Allister
as Prince Otto Von Seibenheim
-
Tyler Brooke
as Armand Rudolph's friend
-
Edgar Norton
as Duke Gustave von Seibenheim
-
John Roche
as Paul the "Real" Hairdresser
-
Albert Conti
as Prince Otto's Companion/MC
-
Helen Garden
as "Lady Mary" in Opera
-
Donald Novis
as "M. Beaucaire" in Opera
-
David Percy
as Herald
-
Erik Bey
as Lord Winterset
-
Lionel Belmore
as Duke Gustave von Seibenheim
-
Billy Bevan
as Train Conductor
-
Sidney Bracey
as Hunchback at Casino
-
John Carroll
as Wedding Guest Officer
-
Frances Dee
as Extra
-
Rolfe Sedan
as Hairdresser
-
Geraldine Dvorak
as Extra in Casino
