Monte Carlo Nights (1934)

A man wrongfully convicted of murder escapes custody and goes in search of the real killer. The problem is that he only has one clue to go on.

Director:

William Nigh

Writers:

E. Phillips Oppenheim (story), Norman Houston (screenplay)

Stars:

Mary Brian, John Darrow, Yola d'Avril

Cast

Cast overview:
Mary Brian	...	Mary Vernon
John Darrow	...	Larry Sturgis
Yola d'Avril	...	Madelon
Astrid Allwyn	...	Blondie Roberts
George 'Gabby' Hayes	...	Inspector Nick Gunby (as George Hayes)
Kate Campbell	...	Aunt Emma
Robert Frazer	...	Jim Daggett
Carl Stockdale	...	Charles Brandon
George Cleveland	...	Croupier
Billie Van Every	...	Mazie

Storyline

A man wrongfully convicted of murder escapes custody and goes in search of the real killer. The problem is that he only has one clue to go on.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | killer | escape | search | bet | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Mystery | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 May 1934 (USA)

Also Known As:

Numbers of Monte Carlo

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paul Malvern Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

62 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Balsley and Phillips Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Twice at the roulette table, the croupier calls out "Double zero." Monte Carlo casinos do not use double zeros.

User Reviews

Hitchcock Manqué

A man found guilty of a murder he didn't commit, a daring escape by leaping off a train crossing a bridge, a shooting in a café and a scrap of paper that leads to a denouement in Monte Carlo --- these are the plot points that tell you you're watching a great Hitchcockian thriller. Only it isn't a Hitchcock picture, it's directed by William Nigh for Monogram and it is pretty poor -- especially as we've seen Hitchcock do it right, starting a year later with THE 39 STEPS. Really, the main reason to see this movie is to serve as counterpoint to Hitchcock.

Even the sound system seems off. Everyone speaks their lines with great emphasis as if every article is of great importance. There are some good actors lurking here, including gorgeous Mary Bryan, Astrid Allwyn and George 'Gabby' Hayes, clean-shaven, hair neatly combed and his teeth in. But really, you'd do yourself a favor by giving this one a miss.