Monte Cristo
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...
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1922 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Emmett J. Flynn |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This 1922 silent film constructs an epic saga of betrayal and retribution, relying on Jean Angelo's powerful dual performance as both Dantès and Monte Cristo. The director explores the protagonist's transformation through intense close-ups that chart his journey from despair to cold resolve.
What lingers after the final reel is the classic tale of metamorphosis, where prison darkness gives birth to a dazzling and ruthless angel of vengeance. The film leaves a lasting impression of fate's relentless machinery, set in motion by human treachery. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Emmett J. Flynn
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Watch in a quiet evening setting to absorb every silent emotion and the story's grand scale.
🎭 Cast
John Gilbert
Edmond Dantes, Count of Monte Cristo
Estelle Taylor
Mercedes, Countess de Morcerf
Robert McKim
De Villefort, the king's attorney
William V. Mong
Caderousse, the innkeeper
Virginia Brown Faire
Haidee, an Arabian Princess
George Siegmann
Luigi Vampa, ex-pirate
Spottiswoode Aitken
Abbé Faria
Ralph Cloninger
Fernand, Count de Morcert
Harry Lonsdale
Dantes, Father of Edmond
Albert Prisco
Baron Danglars
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