The Count of Monte Cristo
Series Overview
The Count of Monte Cristo was a 1956 ITC Entertainment/TPA television series adapted very loosely from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, adapted by Sidney Marshall. It premiered in the UK in early 1956 and ran for 39 thirty-minute episodes. The first twelve episodes were filmed in the United States, at the Hal Roach studios, with the rest being filmed at ITC's traditional home of Elstree. A 5-disc DVD set containing all thirty-nine episodes was released by Network Studio on 12 April 2010. ITC produced a film based on the same source-material, The Count of Monte-Cristo, in 1975.
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2 Seasons • 39 Episodes
30 min per episode
1956 – 1956
Premiered: Mon, Feb 20, 1956
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Season 1, Episode 10: “Andorra”
Receiving an urgent request for help from his old friend the Duke of Andorra, the Count arrives to find the Duke dead, murdered by his ambitious brother. The Count must now protect the Duke's children from their venomous uncle.
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What is The Count of Monte Cristo about?
The Count of Monte Cristo was a 1956 ITC Entertainment/TPA television series adapted very loosely from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, adapted by Sidney Marshall. It premiered in the UK in early 1956 and ran for 39 thirty-minute episodes. The first twelve episodes were filmed in the United States, at the Hal Roach studios, with the rest being filmed at ITC's traditional home of Elstree. A 5-disc DVD set containing all thirty-nine episodes was released by Network Studio on 12 April 2010. ITC produced a film based on the same source-material, The Count of Monte-Cristo, in 1975.
How many seasons does The Count of Monte Cristo have?
The Count of Monte Cristo comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Count of Monte Cristo?
Key cast members in The Count of Monte Cristo include George Dolenz, Nick Cravat.
Who created or directed The Count of Monte Cristo?
The Count of Monte Cristo was developed and directed by Not specified.