The Countess of Monte Cristo

Overview

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.

Cast

Brigitte Helm

Jeanette Heider, Filmkomparsin

Rudolf Forster

Rumowski, Hochstapler

Lucie Englisch

Mimi, Filmkomparsin

Gustaf Gründgens

Der 'Baron' Hochstapler