Monte Cristo
Originally released in 1922. Monte Cristo is a drama/romance film. directed by Emmett J. Flynn.
Starring John Gilbert, Estelle Taylor, and Robert McKim
Synopsis
A film adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is falsely accused by those jealous of his good fortune, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the notorious island prison, Chateau d'If. While imprisoned, he meets the Abbe Faria, a fellow prisoner whom everyone believes to be mad. The Abbe tells Edmond of a fantastic treasure hidden away on a tiny island, that only he knows the location of...
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Gilbert
as Edmond Dantes, Count of Monte Cristo
Estelle Taylor
as Mercedes, Countess de Morcerf
Robert McKim
as De Villefort, the king's attorney
William V. Mong
as Caderousse, the innkeeper
Virginia Brown Faire
as Haidee, an Arabian Princess
George Siegmann
as Luigi Vampa, ex-pirate
Spottiswoode Aitken
as Abbé Faria
Ralph Cloninger
as Fernand, Count de Morcert
Harry Lonsdale
as Dantes, Father of Edmond
Albert Prisco
as Baron Danglars
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monte Cristo about?
A film adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is falsely accused by those jealous of his good fortune, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the notorious island...
Who directed Monte Cristo?
Monte Cristo was directed by Emmett J. Flynn.
How long is Monte Cristo?
Monte Cristo has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Monte Cristo released?
Monte Cristo was released on September 3, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Monte Cristo?
The main cast of Monte Cristo includes John Gilbert, Estelle Taylor, Robert McKim, William V. Mong, Virginia Brown Faire.