The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo ★★★ 1934 A true swashbuckling revenge tale about Edmond Dantes (Donat), who unjustly spends years in prison. After escaping and retrieving a pirate treasure from the island of Monte Cristo, he gains ever so sweet and served quite cold revenge. Adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas classic. 114m/B VHS. Robert Donat, Elissa Landi, Louis Calhern, Sidney Blackmer, Irene Hervey, Raymond Walburn, O.P. Heggie; Director: Rowland V. Lee; Writer: Rowland V. Lee, Philip Dunne; Writer: J. Peverell Marley; Cameo: Alfred Newman.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1934
Length (in minutes) 114
Display Black & White
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Elissa Landi
Actor Irene Hervey
Actor O.P. Heggie
Actor Louis Calhern
Actor Sidney Blackmer
Actor Raymond Walburn
Actor Robert Donat
Cameo Alfred Newman
Cinematographer J. Peverell Marley
Director Rowland V. Lee
Writer Rowland V. Lee
Writer Philip Dunne