The Countess of Monte Cristo (1932): Cast
The Countess of Monte Cristo is a 1932 comedy directed by Karl Hartl, starring Brigitte Helm as Jeanette Heider, Filmkomparsin, Mathias Wieman and Theo Lingen. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Karl Hartl
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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German - Studio
- UFA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Countess of Monte Cristo About?
The premise of The Countess of Monte Cristo without spoilers.
Aspiring actresses Jeanette and Mimi are desperate for a break; Jeanette worries her journalist friend Stephan will lose his job. On a set they hijack a luxury car, speed off and reach a fashionable winter‑sports hotel. Jeanette assumes the title “The Countess of Monte Cristo.” Their anonymity holds until two impostors, Rumowski and “The Baron,” check in, jeopardizing their scheme.
The Countess of Monte Cristo Cast & Characters
Brigitte Helm leads the cast as Jeanette Heider, Filmkomparsin, with Mathias Wieman as Stephan Riehl, Journalist and Theo Lingen as Etagenkellner. Directed by Karl Hartl; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Karl Hartl
- Brigitte Helm as Jeanette Heider, Filmkomparsin
- Mathias Wieman as Stephan Riehl, Journalist
- Theo Lingen as Etagenkellner
- Oskar Sima as Aufnahmeleiter Spitzkopf
Also Starring in The Countess of Monte Cristo
· 7 more- Ludwig Stössel
- Rudolf Forster Rumowski, Hochstapler
- Max Gülstorff Zeitungsverleger
- Gustaf Gründgens Der 'Baron' Hochstapler
- Hans Junkermann Hoteldirektor
- Lucie Englisch Mimi, Filmkomparsin
- Flockina von Platen Filmdiva
More from Karl Hartl
More films directed by Karl Hartl: Mozart, The Angel with the Trumpet, Whom the Gods Love and The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes.
The Countess of Monte Cristo Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Il romanzo di Montecristo” and “La contessa di Montecristo”.
- Also known as
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- Il romanzo di Montecristo
- La contessa di Montecristo
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The Countess of Monte Cristo FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Countess of Monte Cristo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Countess of Monte Cristo?
The Countess of Monte Cristo runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Countess of Monte Cristo released?
The Countess of Monte Cristo was released on April 21, 1932.
Who directed The Countess of Monte Cristo?
The Countess of Monte Cristo was directed by Karl Hartl.
More films by Karl Hartl Who is in the cast of The Countess of Monte Cristo?
The Countess of Monte Cristo stars Brigitte Helm as Jeanette Heider, Filmkomparsin, Mathias Wieman as Stephan Riehl, Journalist and Theo Lingen as Etagenkellner, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Countess of Monte Cristo have a post-credit scene?
No. The Countess of Monte Cristo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Countess of Monte Cristo in?
The original language of The Countess of Monte Cristo is German.
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