The dowager duchess of gaming houses, the casino at Monte Carlo, is a rare and remarkable lady. She has flirted with princes and courtesans, con-men and charlatans, archdukes, artists and spies. She fostered Diaghilev's Ballet Russe and presented a host of great artists, including Sarah Bern hardt and the sensual Mata Hari , to her gambling patrons.
Evoking the spirit of the good old. bad old days, this film recounts some of the legendary incidents from Monte's colourful past.
Film editor JOHN BARNUS
Producer JOHN PURDIE