The Countess of Monte Cristo (1932) DVD-R

Starring Brigitte Helm, Rudolf Forster, Lucie Englisch, Gustaf Gründgens, Oskar Sima
Directed by Karl Hartl
Print: Black/White
Runtime: 98 min
Genre: Comedy
Language: German with English subtitles

The two aspiring actresses Jeanette and Mimi are waiting for their big chance. But the real breakthrough is slow in coming. Jeanette especially desperately needs a big success, since her friend, the journalist Stephan, is about to lose his job. When the two have their chance to take a ride in a posh car during a shooting, Jeanette slams on the throttle and the two friends take off. Their aimless journey takes them to a fashionable winter sports’ hotel, where Jeanette reserves a name under “The Countess of Monte Christo”. Everything’s going dandy; no one suspects a thing. That is, until two impostors, Rumowski and “The Baron” take residence in the same hotel.