The Count of Monte Cristo
“Romance Lives On ... In The Glory Of Dumas' Immortal Novel !”
Synopsis
Young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, finds treasure, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.
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The Count Of Monte Cristo 1934 TRAILER Robert Donat
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-07
Top Cast
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Robert Donat
Edmond Dantes
Elissa Landi
Mercedes
Louis Calhern
De Villefort Jr.
Sidney Blackmer
Mondego
Raymond Walburn
Danglars
O. P. Heggie
Abbe Faria
Irene Hervey
Valentine
Georgia Caine
Mme. De Rosas
Walter Walker
Morrel
Lawrence Grant
De Villefort Sr.
Luis Alberni
Jacopo
Douglas Walton
Albert
Juliette Compton
Clothilde
Clarence Wilson
Fouquet
Eleanor Phelps
Haydee
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Dumas, Philip Dunne, Dan Totheroh, Rowland V. Lee, Harvey F. Thew
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Count of Monte Cristo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Alexandre Dumas, Philip Dunne, Dan Totheroh, Rowland V. Lee, Harvey F. Thew
Alfred Newman
J. Peverell Marley
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Rowland V. Lee
Director
Philip Dunne
Writer
Dan Totheroh
Writer
Rowland V. Lee
Writer
Harvey F. Thew
Writer
Edward Small
Producer
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Count of Monte Cristo
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What is The Count of Monte Cristo about?
Young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, finds treasure, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.
Who directed The Count of Monte Cristo?
The Count of Monte Cristo was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in The Count of Monte Cristo?
The principal cast of The Count of Monte Cristo includes Robert Donat, Elissa Landi, Louis Calhern, Sidney Blackmer, Raymond Walburn.
When was The Count of Monte Cristo released and how long is it?
The Count of Monte Cristo was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did The Count of Monte Cristo make at the box office?
The Count of Monte Cristo grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Count of Monte Cristo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Count of Monte Cristo was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Count of Monte Cristo?
The Count of Monte Cristo holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).