The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo (film)

The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo is the title of several films, most notably:

• The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo (1935 film): A British musical comedy film directed by Stephen Roberts, starring Ronald Colman, Joan Bennett, and Colin Clive. The film tells the story of a down-on-his-luck Russian aristocrat who, along with his friend, has an incredible streak of luck at the Monte Carlo casino, winning a vast sum and becoming a celebrity. It is known for its lighthearted tone and catchy musical numbers. The title references the popular song of the same name.

• The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo (1939 film): A French comedy film directed by André Berthomieu, starring Victor Francen, Ginette Leclerc and Lucien Baroux. It is unrelated in plot to the 1935 film.

The title refers to the historical phenomenon, and related folklore, of gamblers winning so much money at the Casino de Monte-Carlo that the casino was temporarily unable to cover the payout, thus effectively "breaking the bank." While the phrase is often used figuratively, there have been instances where gamblers won very significant amounts. The most famous such occurrence involved Charles Wells in 1891.