The Return of Monte Cristo (1946 film)
| The Return of Monte Cristo | |
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| Directed by | Henry Levin |
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| Story by | Curt Siodmak Arnold Lippschitz |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Charles Lawton Jr. |
| Edited by | Richard Fantl |
| Music by | Lucien Moraweck |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $658,284[1] |
The Return of Monte Cristo is a 1946 American historical adventure film directed by Henry Levin and starring Louis Hayward, Barbara Britton and George Macready. It was produced by Edward Small for distribution by Columbia Pictures. A swashbuckler, it is a sequel to The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) and The Son of Monte Cristo (1940), the latter of which also stars Hayward.[2]
Plot
The grandson of the Count of Monte Cristo is falsely accused of a crime and imprisoned on Devil's Island. He escapes and seeks revenge against those responsible for his imprisonment.
Cast
- Louis Hayward as Dantes
- George Macready as Henri de la Rouche
- Barbara Britton as Angela Picard
- Una O'Connor as Miss Beedle
- Henry Stephenson as Prof. Duval
- Steven Geray as Bombelles
- Ray Collins as Emil Blanchard
- Ludwig Donath as Judge Lafitte
- Ivan Triesault as Major Chavet
- Ethan Laidlaw as Cab Driver (uncredited)
Production
Edward Small made the film in collaboration with Columbia Studios, using an old commitment he had with Louis Hayward.[2] Hayward was paid $35,000.[1]
Reception
Reviews were positive.[3] Edward Small announced plans to star Louis Hayward in The Treasure of Monte Cristo but no film resulted.[4][5] Two identically named films, The Treasure of Monte Cristo (1949) and The Treasure of Monte Cristo (1961), followed, however, Small was not involved in their production.
References
- ^ a b Dick, Bernard (1993). The Merchant Prince of Poverty Row: Harry Cohn of Columbia Pictures. Lexington, Kentucky: University Press of Kentucky. p. 135.
- ^ a b "PARAMOUNT BUYS HARVESTING STORY: Studio Will Produce Houston Branch's 'The Big Haircut' --Lead to Alan Ladd". The New York Times. Hollywood, California. 11 May 1946. p. 23. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ Scott, John L. (15 January 1947). "'Return of Monte Cristo' Exciting Drama". Los Angeles Times. p. A2.
- ^ Schallert, Edwin (June 15, 1948). "Again, Monte Cristo! Beery Jr. Joins 'Scout'". Los Angeles Times. p. 22.
- ^ Brady, Thomas F. (June 15, 1948). "SMALL PLANS FILM ON 'MONTE CRISTO': Seeks Louis Hayward for Lead in Movie on Dumas Hero -- Beloin Doing Hope Script". The New York Times. p. 33. Retrieved 9 July 2025.