Die Gräfin von Monte Christo

Like many in their profession, the two extras Jeanette and Mimi are hoping for their big break. When they have the opportunity to drive a posh car during a shoot, Jeanette steps on the accelerator: The friends are fed up with waiting and set off on a turbulent adventure ...
‘An exemplary manuscript, an exemplary director, an exemplary cast [...] the manuscript, in this case by Walter Reisch, one of our best, novel in its idea, original in its execution, cultivated in its dialogue. The director Karl Hartl [...] surprises us with a light elegance of scene direction, with a mastery of the subject matter that never gets lost in trivia, working through every detail with love and understanding.’ (Die Filmwoche, 1932)

Newly restored version

Tue 18.3.: Book presentation and introduction with Armin Loacker