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The Countess of Monte Cristo

Two movie extras escape to an upscale resort, donning their costumes to impersonate aristocrats, amidst a backdrop of ice skating performances and catchy musical numbers.

Karen Kirsten (Sonja Henie) and her Jenny Johnsen (Olga San Juan) are two friends about to enter the movie business. After a failed cast in The Countess of Monte Cristo, they run away from the set in an expensive car and clothes and head for a luxury ski resort impersonating a countess and her maid to have some fun only to find themselves involved with a hotel thief (Hugh French) and having a romantic affair with Lt. Paul von Kram (Michael Kirby). Include some spectacular skating and musical numbers.

Info about The Countess of Monte Cristo

Studio(s): Universal International Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Oct 31, 1948

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Romance