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The Count of Monte Cristo (1934): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) movie poster

The Count of Monte Cristo is a 1934 adventure drama directed by Rowland V. Lee, starring Robert Donat as Edmond Dantes, Louis Calhern and Raymond Walburn. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Rowland V. Lee
Genres
Drama , Adventure
Original language
English
Studio
Edward Small Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Count of Monte Cristo About?

The premise of The Count of Monte Cristo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Based on Alexandre Dumas' classic, the story follows Edmond Dantès, who is falsely sentenced to twenty years in the Château d'If after delivering a trusted letter. After a daring escape, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo and sets out to exact revenge on the conspirators who ruined his life, while a lingering romance endures.

The Count of Monte Cristo Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • escape from prison
  • sword fight
  • dungeon
  • secret identity
  • paris france
  • 19th century
  • character name as title
  • the count of monte cristo character
  • five word title
  • edmond dantes character
  • france
  • year 1815
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  • sailing ship
  • marseille france
  • sailor
  • merchant ship
  • arrest
  • solitary confinement
  • french king
  • king of france
  • fake death certificate
  • prison cell
  • death bed
  • escape tunnel cave in
  • publicly disgraced
  • greed
  • bankruptcy
  • stock speculation
  • treasure map
  • town magistrate
  • state attorney
  • rome italy
  • grand ball
  • social disgrace
  • personal disgrace
  • fencing duel
  • suicide by shooting oneself
  • challenged to a duel
  • pistol duel
  • unjust incarceration
  • 1820s
  • 1830s
  • 1810s
  • 1800s
  • impersonation
  • escape as a cadaver
  • napoleon bonaparte character
  • mercy
  • storm at sea
  • corrupt banker
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Count of Monte Cristo

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Count of Monte Cristo Cast & Characters

Robert Donat leads the cast as Edmond Dantes, with Louis Calhern as De Villefort Jr. and Raymond Walburn as Danglars. Directed by Rowland V. Lee; 15 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

The Count of Monte Cristo Plot Summary

What happens in The Count of Monte Cristo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Edmond Dantès, Robert Donat is a capable young sailor whose bright future is suddenly threatened when his ship stops at Elba and a Napoleonic letter must be delivered to a contact in Marseille. Before the letter can reach its destination, the city magistrate, de Villefort Jr., Louis Calhern is tipped off by the scheming second officer, Danglars [Raymond Walburn], and Dantès is arrested after the exchange. Fernand Mondego, Sidney Blackmer accompanies him to the jail, but all three men—Mondego, Danglars, and de Villefort—stand to gain from keeping Dantès imprisoned: Mondego loves Dantès’ fiancée, Mercedes, Danglars seeks a promotion, and de Villefort’s own position is tied to the letter’s fate.

Full summary

The whole story of The Count of Monte Cristo, scene by scene

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The Count of Monte Cristo Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Count of Monte Cristo.

The Count Of Monte Cristo 1934 TRAILER Robert Donat
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Count of Monte Cristo?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who stars as Edmond Dantès in the 1934 film?
Details

The Count of Monte Cristo Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “O Conde de Monte Cristo” and “Расплата”.

Also known as
  • O Conde de Monte Cristo
  • Расплата
  • Il conte di Montecristo
  • El conde de Montecristo
  • Das Rätsel von Monte Christo
  • Le Comte de Monte Cristo
  • Граф Монте-Кристо
  • Gróf Monte Cristo
  • 基督山伯爵
  • 몬테 크리스토 백작
  • Grof Monte Cristo
  • كنت مونت كريستو
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  • Greven af Monte Cristo
  • Greven av Monte Cristo
  • El comte de Montecristo

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FAQ

The Count of Monte Cristo FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Count of Monte Cristo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Count of Monte Cristo?

The Count of Monte Cristo runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was The Count of Monte Cristo released?

The Count of Monte Cristo was released on September 6, 1934.

Who directed The Count of Monte Cristo?

The Count of Monte Cristo was directed by Rowland V. Lee.

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Who is in the cast of The Count of Monte Cristo?

The Count of Monte Cristo stars Robert Donat as Edmond Dantes, Louis Calhern as De Villefort Jr. and Raymond Walburn as Danglars, among 15 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Count of Monte Cristo?

In the US, The Count of Monte Cristo is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Cineverse and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

Does The Count of Monte Cristo have a post-credit scene?

No. The Count of Monte Cristo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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