The Wife of Monte Cristo
“Her beauty lit fires of passion!”
Synopsis
In this sequel to the original story, Monte Cristo count Edmund Dantes (Martin Kosleck) returns to Paris to get revenge but soon finds himself pursued by a cruel policeman. The count's brave wife Haydée throws the cop off her husband's scent by dressing up as the masked avenger herself and proving that she too is most competent with a sword.
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Top Cast
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John Loder
De Villefort, Prefect of Police
Lenore Aubert
Countess of Monte Cristo, Haydée
Martin Kosleck
Edmund Dantes,Count of Monte Cristo
Eva Gabor
Mme. Lucille Maillard
Charles Dingle
Danglars
Eduardo Ciannelli
Jacques Antoine
Fritz Kortner
Maillard
Virginia Christine
Florice Michaud
Clancy Cooper
Baptiste
Dewey Robinson
Townsman
Colin Campbell
Abbe Faria
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorcas Cochran
- Original Title
- The Wife of Monte Cristo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar G. Ulmer
Dorcas Cochran, Alexandre Dumas, Edgar G. Ulmer, Francis Rosenwald
Edward A. Kull
W.L. Bagier
Leon Fromkess
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar G. Ulmer
Director
Leon Fromkess
Producer
W.L. Bagier
Editor
Dorcas Cochran
Screenplay
Edward A. Kull
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wife of Monte Cristo
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What is The Wife of Monte Cristo about?
In this sequel to the original story, Monte Cristo count Edmund Dantes (Martin Kosleck) returns to Paris to get revenge but soon finds himself pursued by a cruel policeman. The count's brave wife Haydée throws the cop off her husband's scent by dressing up as the masked avenger herself and proving that she too is most competent with a sword.
Who directed The Wife of Monte Cristo?
The Wife of Monte Cristo was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Who stars in The Wife of Monte Cristo?
The principal cast of The Wife of Monte Cristo includes John Loder, Lenore Aubert, Martin Kosleck, Eva Gabor, Charles Dingle.
When was The Wife of Monte Cristo released and how long is it?
The Wife of Monte Cristo was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Is The Wife of Monte Cristo based on a book or true story?
The Wife of Monte Cristo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wife of Monte Cristo?
The Wife of Monte Cristo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).