A deeply-in-debt gambler sets his cap for a beautiful woman, not knowing that she is also penniless.A deeply-in-debt gambler sets his cap for a beautiful woman, not knowing that she is also penniless.A deeply-in-debt gambler sets his cap for a beautiful woman, not knowing that she is also penniless.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Mimo Billi
- Roland, the Barman
- (uncredited)
Betty Carter
- Mrs. Ewing
- (uncredited)
Jean Combal
- Hotel Managing Director
- (uncredited)
Frank Elliott
- Mr. Frank Ewing
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe first feature film shot in the Technirama wide screen process. Developed by the Technicolor Corporation, This was essentially a combination of an anamorphic lens with VistaVision's sideways film movement.
- Quotes
Narrator: Ask if he is rich? The answer is: he has been. Ask if he is poor? One must answer: not in spirit.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Vittorio D. (2009)
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On the Riviera
It's hard to imagine Dino Risi, a distinguished Italian director and writer being involved in this silly little comedy. "Montecarlo" was a product of the late 1950s era where it was inexpensive to shoot a film in Europe for little money. All that was required was a fabulous backdrop in which to set the action. Sam Taylor, its director, didn't bring anything new to the genre.
An icy Marlene Dietrich plays a woman with a lot of class, but no money to satisfy her taste for the best things in life. She is dazzled by Count Della Fiabe, who is also trying to recuperate his debts at the gambling tables of the famous casino. In order for him to attract the woman, who he thinks is his meal ticket, the poor Italian noble man enlist the help of the same people he owes money to.
The best thing comes toward the end when Marlene Dietrich sings "Back Home in Indiana" in a seedy bistro for the enjoyment of Homer Hinckley, who she feels will be the man to make her rich. All this takes place in the glorious French Riviera in all its splendor.
Vittorio DeSica, a marvelous actor/director, does what he can with a role that didn't have much for him. Marlene Dietrich is dressed to the nines by Jean Louis that showed her elegant figure well. Arthur O'Connell, a good character actor is the millionaire from Indiana. Jane Rose also appears in a small role.
An icy Marlene Dietrich plays a woman with a lot of class, but no money to satisfy her taste for the best things in life. She is dazzled by Count Della Fiabe, who is also trying to recuperate his debts at the gambling tables of the famous casino. In order for him to attract the woman, who he thinks is his meal ticket, the poor Italian noble man enlist the help of the same people he owes money to.
The best thing comes toward the end when Marlene Dietrich sings "Back Home in Indiana" in a seedy bistro for the enjoyment of Homer Hinckley, who she feels will be the man to make her rich. All this takes place in the glorious French Riviera in all its splendor.
Vittorio DeSica, a marvelous actor/director, does what he can with a role that didn't have much for him. Marlene Dietrich is dressed to the nines by Jean Louis that showed her elegant figure well. Arthur O'Connell, a good character actor is the millionaire from Indiana. Jane Rose also appears in a small role.
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- jotix100
- Dec 27, 2007
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- The Monte Carlo Story
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- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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