The Countess of Monte Cristo
Synopsis
This musical tells the tales of two movie extras who abscond to an expensive resort with their costumes and pretend to be aristocrats. Included in the film are ice skating numbers and songs.
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Sonja Henie
Karen Kirsten
Olga San Juan
Jenny Johnsen
Dorothy Hart
Peg Manning
Arthur Treacher
Hotel Managing Director
Michael Kirby
Lt. Paul Von Cram
Hugh French
Count Holgar
Ransom M. Sherman
Mr. Hansen
John James
Freddie
Arthur O'Connell
Assistant Director Jensen
Ray Teal
Charlie
Joseph Crehan
Joe
Gino Corrado
Barman at Inn (uncredited)
Ralph Montgomery
Sound Man (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Restaurant Extra (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardo
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Crane Whitley
1st Policeman (uncredited)
Pierce Lyden
2nd Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick de Cordova
- Screenplay & Story
- William Bowers, Walter Reisch
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- The Countess of Monte Cristo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick de Cordova
William Bowers, Walter Reisch
Walter Scharf
Edward Cronjager
Edward Curtiss
John Beck
Department Leadership Roster
John Beck
Producer
Frederick de Cordova
Director
William Bowers
Writer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Walter Scharf
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.
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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?
This musical tells the tales of two movie extras who abscond to an expensive resort with their costumes and pretend to be aristocrats. Included in the film are ice skating numbers and songs.
Who directed The Countess of Monte Cristo?
The Countess of Monte Cristo was directed by Frederick de Cordova.
Who stars in The Countess of Monte Cristo?
The principal cast of The Countess of Monte Cristo includes Sonja Henie, Olga San Juan, Dorothy Hart, Arthur Treacher, Michael Kirby.
When was The Countess of Monte Cristo released and how long is it?
The Countess of Monte Cristo was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
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 Walter Scharf.
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.).