The Countess of Monte Cristo
Synopsis
A distraught movie extra flees a movie set with a fancy costume and car. Circumstances lead her to begin impersonating a Countess, while a fellow extra takes on the role of her servant.
Top Cast
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Fay Wray
Janet Kruegar
Paul Lukas
Rumowski
Reginald Owen
The Baron
Patsy Kelly
Mimi
Paul Page
Stefan
John Sheehan
Sterner
Carmel Myers
Flower Girl
Robert McWade
Hotel Manager
Frank Reicher
Police Commissioner
Richard Tucker
Picture Director
Matthew Betz
Romowski's Valet
Bobby Watson
Hotel Valet
A.S. Byron
Stefan's Friend
Harvey Clark
Newpaper Editor
Jack Cheatham
Doorman (uncredited)
George Hackathorne
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Tom London
Police Detective (uncredited)
Alphonse Martell
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Freund
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Lewis, Karen DeWolf
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- The Countess of Monte Cristo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Freund
Gene Lewis, Karen DeWolf, Walter Reisch, Gladys Unger
Edward Ward
Charles J. Stumar
Philip Cahn
Stanley Bergerman
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Bergerman
Producer
Charles J. Stumar
Director of Photography
Philip Cahn
Editor
Gene Lewis
Screenplay
Karen DeWolf
Screenplay
Karl Freund
Director
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Countess of Monte Cristo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Countess of Monte Cristo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Countess of Monte Cristo about?
A distraught movie extra flees a movie set with a fancy costume and car. Circumstances lead her to begin impersonating a Countess, while a fellow extra takes on the role of her servant.
Who directed The Countess of Monte Cristo?
The Countess of Monte Cristo was directed by Karl Freund.
Who stars in The Countess of Monte Cristo?
The principal cast of The Countess of Monte Cristo includes Fay Wray, Paul Lukas, Reginald Owen, Patsy Kelly, Paul Page.
When was The Countess of Monte Cristo released and how long is it?
The Countess of Monte Cristo was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Countess of Monte Cristo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Countess of Monte Cristo was composed by Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Countess of Monte Cristo?
The Countess of Monte Cristo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).