The Woman from Monte Carlo
Seen it?1932 | 70 min | Romance, Drama, War
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for music lovers and history and war-film fans. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Shelve it next to Casablanca or Doctor Zhivago. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost.
- The mood
- Intense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 10 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1932: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.
On the eve of WW-I the French Navy ship Lafayette returns to its Toulon base for one night. There is no shore leave, although wives are permitted to come to a party. The strain of command on the older captain and his new, young wife is very great.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Curtiz
- Lil DagoverLottie Corlaix
- Walter HustonCaptain Corlaix
- Warren WilliamLieutenant d'Ortelles
- John WrayCmdr. Brambourg
- George E. StoneLe Duc
- Robert WarwickMorbraz
- Matt McHughChief Petty Officer Vincent
- Frederick BurtonPresident of Courtmartial
- Frank LeighPilot
- Terrence Ray(no character info)