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20 February 1953 (USA)
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ALL-NEW ADVENTURES OF THE HEIR OF MONTE CRISTO! (original print ad - all caps)
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The son of the legendary Count of Monte Cristo is framed for a murder he didn't commit by one of his father's bitterest enemies, a man who is determined to get his hands on the family's wealth. | add synopsis
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Cast
(Credited cast) | Robert Clarke | ... | Robert Dantes |
 | Catherine McLeod | ... | Claire |
| Dan O'Herlihy | ... | Danglars |
| William Schallert | ... | Valmont |
| Marjorie Stapp | ... | Duchess De Villefort |
| Merritt Stone | ... | Fernand |
| Renee De Marco | ... | Suzette |
| Eric Colmar | ... | Goriot |
| Stuart Randall | ... | Hugo |
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| Robert Stevenson | ... | (unconfirmed) |
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Island of Monte Cristo
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Dantes (Clarke), the son of the famous Count of Monte Cristo, is something of a playboy. Unbeknownst to him, one of his father's few surviving enemies,
Danglars (O'Herlihy), continues to harbor resentment toward the Monte Cristo
family. He hatches an elaborate plot to destroy Dantes and seize the Monte
Cristo fortune. Reminiscent of the plot to eliminate his father, Dantes is framed for a murder he did not commit. The French court system is used as a weapon
to destroy Dantes who is the only impediment to Danglars's attempt to acquire the great fortune.
"Sword Of Venus" is a rather tepid production. Robert Clarke is only adequate in the role of the heroic Dantes. The romance between his character and the
beautiful Claire (McLeod) seems rather contrived and unconvincing. Dan
O'Herlihy does not deliver a particularly inspired performance as the villainous Danglars. Perhaps most annoying is that in what many would consider to be a
swashbuckler, the fight scenes are laughably amateurish. On the bright side, William Schallert's effort is (as usual) noteworthy. He plays the inebriated, corrupt lawyer Valmont who helps execute the plot. The general production
values (sets, costumes, etc.) are decent. Despite being inspired by the writings of Alexandre Dumas, no credit is given.
Overall, the film is a lackluster attempt at a period adventure. It is probably best suited for genre completists.