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The Monte Carlo Story (1956) | BFI

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The Monte Carlo Story (1956)

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Film details

Featuring

Marlene Dietrich Vittorio De Sica Arthur O'Connell
Director

Samuel A. Taylor
Countries

France Italy USA
Year

1956
Genres

Comedy Drama
Type

Film
Category

Fiction

Alternative titles

Monte Carlo Alternative

Synopsis

Penniless count meets penniless marquise in Monte Carlo. Each thinks the other is wealthy and hopes to marry for that reason. They drift apart when the truth emerges and come together again when lucky at the tables. Sub-plots deal with romantic affairs of visiting Americans. Supervision by Vittorio de Sica

Cast & Credits

Cast
- - Marquise Maria de Crevecoeur
    
    Marlene Dietrich
  - Count Dino della Fiaba
    
    Vittorio De Sica
  - Mr. Hinkley
    
    Arthur O'Connell
  - Jane Hinkley
    
    Natalie Trundy
  - Mrs. Freeman
    
    Jane Rose
  - Sophie
    
    Clelia Matania
  - Albert
    
    Alberto Rabagliati
  - Hector
    
    Mischa Auer
  - Duval
    
    Renato Rascel
Credits
- Direction:
  - Samuel A. Taylor
  - Director of Italian version
    
    Giulio Macchi
  Production:
  Writing:
  - Samuel A. Taylor
  - Original story
    
    Marcello Girosi
  - Original story
    
    Dino Risi
  Photography:
  - Giuseppe Rotunno
  Editing:
  - George White
  Design:
  - Gastone Medin
  Music:
  - Renzo Rossellini
  Consultant:
  - [Dialogue Coach]
    
    Harriet White

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