The Return of Monte Cristo
“The Most Dangerous Masquerade a Man Ever Lived!”
Synopsis
The grandson of Edmond Dantes was cheated out of his fortune and falsely imprisoned, only to escape and wreak vengeance on his betrayers by assuming the guise of the Count of Monte Cristo. Just like grandpa, the younger Dantes is framed by a trio of connivers and shipped off to Devil's Island. Escaping with a fellow convict, political radical Bombelles, Dantes adopts the bearded guise of an elderly man in order to destroy his enemies and reclaim his birthright.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Neumann, George Bruce
- Original Score
- Lucien Moraweck
- Original Title
- The Return of Monte Cristo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Levin
Alfred Neumann, George Bruce, Arnold Lipp, Curt Siodmak
Lucien Moraweck
Charles Lawton Jr.
Richard Fantl
Grant Whytock, Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Neumann
Screenplay
George Bruce
Screenplay
Henry Levin
Director
Grant Whytock
Producer
Lucien Moraweck
Original Music Composer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Richard Fantl
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
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 Return of Monte Cristo
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What is The Return of Monte Cristo about?
The grandson of Edmond Dantes was cheated out of his fortune and falsely imprisoned, only to escape and wreak vengeance on his betrayers by assuming the guise of the Count of Monte Cristo. Just like grandpa, the younger Dantes is framed by a trio of connivers and shipped off to Devil's Island. Escaping with a fellow convict, political radical Bombelles, Dantes adopts the bearded guise of an elderly man in order to destroy his enemies and reclaim his birthright.
Who directed The Return of Monte Cristo?
The Return of Monte Cristo was directed by Henry Levin.
Who stars in The Return of Monte Cristo?
The principal cast of The Return of Monte Cristo includes Louis Hayward, Barbara Britton, George Macready, Una O'Connor, Henry Stephenson.
When was The Return of Monte Cristo released and how long is it?
The Return of Monte Cristo was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return of Monte Cristo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return of Monte Cristo was composed by Lucien Moraweck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return of Monte Cristo?
The Return of Monte Cristo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).