The Son of Monte Cristo

1940

1h 42m

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5.9/10

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Rightful owner of the kingdom, the Duchess of Zona, is engaged in a power struggle with the evil General Gurko. Edmond, the son of Monte Cristo, dons many disguises to come to the aid of the Duchess.

Directors

Rowland V. Lee

Writers

George Bruce(screenplay by)

Alexandre Dumas(novel by)

Stars

Louis Hayward

Joan Bennett

George Sanders

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Louis Hayward

Edmund Dantes Jr.

Joan Bennett

Grand Duchess Zona of Lichtenburg

George Sanders

Gurko Lanen

Florence Bates

Countess Mathilde Von Braun

Lionel Royce

Col. Zimmerman

Montagu Love

Prime Minister Baron Von Neuhoff

Conrad Stadt

Lt. Fritz Dorner

William Gluck

Marquis de Chatante

Prince Paul Pavlov

Hans Mirbach

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Lt. Stone

Lt. Schultz

Schmidt

Turnkey

Informer

Directors

Rowland V. Lee

Writers

George Bruce(screenplay by)

Alexandre Dumas(novel by)

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Louis Hayward is good fun in this sequel to "the Count of Monte Cristo" that nods it's head more than a little to "Zorro" and "Prisoner of Zenda". The fictional kingdom of Lichtenburg is ruled over by Grand Duchess Zona (Joan Bennett), but evil General "Gurko Lanen" (George Sanders) has designs on her, and her throne and so stitches up her loyal Prime Minister (Montagu Love) so he can marry the gal! In steps our hero, who determines to save the Princess - and her country - from this grisly tyrant. It's got plenty of secret passages, evil scheming and swash and buckle; Sanders and Bennett - along with Florence Bates in the Una O'Connor role - all have a good time too, and it is contagious. Sure, it's predictable but Rowland Lee has done a decent job keeping the action flowing; the dialogue is sparing (which is always a blessing) and the score from Edward Ward all contributes to en enjoyable action adventure.

Geronimo196723 Jun, 2022