
The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
Comedy · Romance
Overview
A Russian prince goes to Monte Carlo just after World War I with money supplied to him by Parisian Russians. He wins but the casino operators want him to honor the tradition of returning to the tables.
Top Cast


Ronald Colman
Ronald Colman
Paul Gaillard
Ronald Colman
Paul Gaillard


Joan Bennett
Joan Bennett
Helen Berkeley
Joan Bennett
Helen Berkeley


Colin Clive
Colin Clive
Bertrand Berkeley
Colin Clive
Bertrand Berkeley


Nigel Bruce
Nigel Bruce
Ivan
Nigel Bruce
Ivan


Montagu Love
Montagu Love
Director
Montagu Love
Director


Frank Reicher
Frank Reicher
2nd Assistant Director
Frank Reicher
2nd Assistant Director
Lionel Pape
Lionel Pape
3rd Assistant Director
Lionel Pape
3rd Assistant Director


Ferdinand Gottschalk
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Office Man
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Office Man


André Cheron
André Cheron
Dealer
André Cheron
Dealer


John Carradine
John Carradine
Despondent Casino Gambler (uncredited)
John Carradine
Despondent Casino Gambler (uncredited)
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