The Countess of Monte Cristo (1948)

This musical tells the tales of two movie extras who abscond to an expensive resort with their costumes and pretend to be aristocrats. Included in the film are ice skating numbers and songs... See full summary »

Director:

Frederick De Cordova

Writers:

William Bowers, Walter Reisch (story)

Stars:

Sonja Henie, Olga San Juan, Dorothy Hart

Cast

Cast overview:
Sonja Henie	...	Karen Kirsten
Olga San Juan	...	Jenny Johnsen
Dorothy Hart	...	Peg Manning
Michael Kirby	...	Lt. Paul Von Cram
Arthur Treacher	...	Hotel Managing Director
Hugh French	...	Count Holgar
Ransom M. Sherman	...	Mr. Hansen (as Ransom Sherman)
Freddie Trenkler	...	Skating Specialty
John James	...	Freddie
Arthur O'Connell	...	Assistant Director Jensen
Joseph Crehan	...	Joe
Ray Teal	...	Charlie

Storyline

This musical tells the tales of two movie extras who abscond to an expensive resort with their costumes and pretend to be aristocrats. Included in the film are ice skating numbers and songs. Songs include: {&"The Friendly Polka,"} {&"Count Your Blessings,"} and {&"Who Believes in Santa Claus."}

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Plot Keywords:

remake | skating

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Taglines:

A Musical Ice-Travaganza!

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

November 1948 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Condessa de Monte Cristo

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal International Pictures (UI)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

77 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Susanna Foster declined to portray Jenny Johnsen, the maid. Reportedly, Miss Foster quipped that top-billed Sonja Henie ought to be playing HER maid.

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Connections

Remake of The Countess of Monte Cristo (1934)

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Soundtracks

"Count Your Blessings"
Lyrics by Jack Brooks
Music by Saul Chaplin
Sung by Olga San Juan and Sonja Henie (dubbed by Martha Mears (uncredited))

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