The Son of Monte Cristo

1940

ActionAdventureDramaRomance

Rightful owner of the kingdom, the Duchess of Zona, is engaged in a power struggle with the evil General Gurko. Edmond, the son of Monte Cristo, dons many disguises to come to the aid of the Duchess.

"Swords flash in the night! Romance rides with danger!"

Rating

6.1
10 votes

Popularity

0.8586

Origin & Countries

US | en | United States of America

Production

Edward Small Productions,United Artists

Runtime

102 min.

Status

Released

Release: 12/5/1940

Credits

The Son of Monte Cristo

Rowland V. LeeDirector

The Son of Monte Cristo

Louis HaywardEdmund Dantes Jr.

The Son of Monte Cristo

Joan BennettGrand Duchess Zona of Lichtenburg

The Son of Monte Cristo

George SandersGurko Lanen

The Son of Monte Cristo

Florence BatesCountess Mathilde Von Braun

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Reviews

CinemaSerf

6/23/2022

6 / 10

Louis Hayward is good fun in this sequel to "the Count of Monte Cristo" that nods it's head more than a little to "Zorro" and "Prisoner of Zenda". The fictional kingdom of Lichtenburg is ruled over by Grand Duchess Zona (Joan Bennett), but evil General "Gurko Lanen" (George Sanders) has designs on her, and her throne and so stitches up her loyal Prime Minister (Montagu Love) so he can marry the gal! In steps our hero, who determines to save the Princess - and her country - from this grisly tyrant. It's got plenty of secret passages, evil scheming and swash and buckle; Sanders and Bennett - along with Florence Bates in the Una O'Connor role - all have a good time too, and it is contagious. Sure, it's predictable but Rowland Lee has done a decent job keeping the action flowing; the dialogue is sparing (which is always a blessing) and the score from Edward Ward all contributes to en enjoyable action adventure.

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