Plot Summary: Under the deft helm of Ernst Lubitsch who successfully blended his expertise in silent films with the new sound technology, Monte Carlo is a delightful musical
romance that stars Jeannette MacDonald as a countess who would much rather play the tables
at Monte Carlo than marry a doltish Austrian prince. Unfortunately, she is on a losing
streak and by the time she reaches Monaco is nearly broke. Still she finds an
appropriately exclusive hotel and checks in. There a handsome and very wealthy count
becomes smitten by her soft, shining golden curls. While she is gambling, he steals up
beside her and touches her fabulous hair for luck. Actually, his touch seems to bring her
luck and being a superstitious sort, hires the stranger as her new valet. The playful
count decides to go along with the ruse. At night, he adds an especially romantic touch by
calling her up and crooning love songs anonymously every night. By day, she continues
gambling and once again her losing streak returns until she becomes so broke that she must
seriously consider marrying the despised prince. Fortunately, she goes to an opera and
learns the happy truth about her newest servant and marital bliss ensues. -- Sandra
Brennan
silent films with the new sound technology, Monte Carlo is a delightful musical
romance that stars Jeannette MacDonald as a countess who would much rather play the tables
at Monte Carlo than marry a doltish Austrian prince. Unfortunately, she is on a losing
streak and by the time she reaches Monaco is nearly broke. Still she finds an
appropriately exclusive hotel and checks in. There a handsome and very wealthy count
becomes smitten by her soft, shining golden curls. While she is gambling, he steals up
beside her and touches her fabulous hair for luck. Actually, his touch seems to bring her
luck and being a superstitious sort, hires the stranger as her new valet. The playful
count decides to go along with the ruse. At night, he adds an especially romantic touch by
calling her up and crooning love songs anonymously every night. By day, she continues
gambling and once again her losing streak returns until she becomes so broke that she must
seriously consider marrying the despised prince. Fortunately, she goes to an opera and
learns the happy truth about her newest servant and marital bliss ensues. -- Sandra
Brennan