| Secrets of Monte Carlo | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | George Blair |
| Written by | John K. Butler |
| Produced by | William T. Lackey |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Walter Strenge |
| Edited by | Irving M. Schoenberg |
| Music by | Stanley Wilson |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release date | June 20, 1951 |
Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Secrets of Monte Carlo is a 1951 American crime film directed by George Blair and starring Warren Douglas, Lois Hall and June Vincent. [1]
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TV Guide called the film a "competent programmer"; [2] while Allmovie noted, "though inexpensively produced, Secrets of Monte Carlo is an effective suspenser, with Republic's back lot standing in admirably as Southern Europe. Another plus: a formidable array of villains, headed by the glamorous June Vincent." [3]
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