Monte Carlo (1930)

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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

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By: Ernst Lubitsch
Written By: Hans Carl Muller, Booth Tarkington, Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland, Vincent Lawrence
Genres: Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Aug 27, 1930 Wide
On DVD: Feb 12, 2008

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.