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The Count of Monte Cristo

  • 19341934
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
2.8K
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Robert Donat and Elissa Landi in The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)
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After greedy men have Edmond Dantes unjustly imprisoned for 20 years for innocently delivering a letter entrusted to him, he escapes to get his revenge on them.After greedy men have Edmond Dantes unjustly imprisoned for 20 years for innocently delivering a letter entrusted to him, he escapes to get his revenge on them.After greedy men have Edmond Dantes unjustly imprisoned for 20 years for innocently delivering a letter entrusted to him, he escapes to get his revenge on them.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
2.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rowland V. Lee
  • Writers
    • Alexandre Dumas(novel "Le comte de Monte-Cristo")
    • Philip Dunne(screenplay)
    • Dan Totheroh(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert Donat
    • Elissa Landi
    • Louis Calhern
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  • Director
    • Rowland V. Lee
  • Writers
    • Alexandre Dumas(novel "Le comte de Monte-Cristo")
    • Philip Dunne(screenplay)
    • Dan Totheroh(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert Donat
    • Elissa Landi
    • Louis Calhern
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    • 47User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Robert Donat in The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)
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    Louis Calhern, Robert Donat, and Elissa Landi in The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)
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    Robert Donat
    Robert Donat
    • Edmond Dantes
    Elissa Landi
    Elissa Landi
    • Mercedes de Rosas
    Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern
    • Raymond de Villefort Jr.
    Sidney Blackmer
    Sidney Blackmer
    • Fernand Mondego
    Raymond Walburn
    Raymond Walburn
    • Danglars
    O.P. Heggie
    O.P. Heggie
    • Abbe Faria
    Irene Hervey
    Irene Hervey
    • Valentine
    Georgia Caine
    Georgia Caine
    • Mme. De Rosas
    Walter Walker
    • Morrel
    Lawrence Grant
    Lawrence Grant
    • Raymond de Villefort Sr.
    Luis Alberni
    Luis Alberni
    • Jacopo
    Douglas Walton
    Douglas Walton
    • Albert Mondego
    Juliette Compton
    Juliette Compton
    • Clothilde
    Clarence Wilson
    Clarence Wilson
    • Fouquet
    Eleanor Phelps
    Eleanor Phelps
    • Haydee
    Ferdinand Munier
    Ferdinand Munier
    • Louis XVIII
    Holmes Herbert
    Holmes Herbert
    • Judge
    Paul Irving
    • Napoleon
    • Director
      • Rowland V. Lee
    • Writers
      • Alexandre Dumas(novel "Le comte de Monte-Cristo")
      • Philip Dunne(screenplay) (dialogue)
      • Dan Totheroh(screenplay) (dialogue)
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    • Trivia
      This is the version that "V" in "V for Vendetta" claimed to be his favorite film.
    • Goofs
      During the fencing duel between Dantes and Mondego, in one brief shot near the end Sidney Blackmer holds his sword in his left hand instead of his right, which he does in the rest of the scene. This was obviously a shown in reverse as is often done to add footage.
    • Quotes

      Edmond Dantes: [to Mondego after defeating him in a duel] It was not my sword, Mondego, but your past that disarmed you!

    • Crazy credits
      Prologue:  "1815--Napoleon had achieved an empire and lost it again. Exhausted by years of revolution and war, France strove to make peace with her neighbors under the rule of King Louis XVIII....while the "Little Corporal," now in exile, reigned over only a few square miles of land--Elba. But the memory of his colorful career still endeared him to the hearts of the people, and his loyal followers were actively conspiring to return him to power."
    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer-colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in V for Vendetta (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      The World is Mine
      Written by E.Y. Harburg and Johnny Green

      Sung by Clarence Muse

    User reviews47

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    Top review
    8/10
    Fast moving and suspenseful
    This takes place in 1815. Young handsome Edmond Dantes (Robert Donat) is unjustly accused of treason by three evil men. He is imprisoned but his girlfriend Mercedes (Elissa Landi) vows to wait for him. Then he is mistakenly believed to be dead and she abandons hope. He is in prison for 20 years virtually forgotten. Then with the help of another prisoner (O.P. Heggie) he escapes and vows revenge on all three of the men who wronged him. The problem is Mercedes is now married to one of them.

    I never read the book so I can't compare it but this is a fast-moving and very good film. It was independently made but still has excellent production values and costumes. The story is shown in quick short sequences which move briskly ahead. Donat is excellent in the lead however he's physically all wrong for the role. He's tall and thin and was plagued by health problems all his life and it shows here occasionally. Heggie is also excellent in his role and was just a year away from playing a blind beggar in "Bride of Frankenstein". Landi unfortunately is pretty terrible as Mercedes. She comes across as unattractive and somewhat cruel. I kept wondering what Edmond saw in her. Still this is a very good movie and well worth watching. Good luck finding a clean print.
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    • Release date
      • September 7, 1934 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El Conde de Montecristo
    • Filming locations
      • RKO-Pathé Studios - 9336 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Reliance Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,270,000
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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