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The Son of Monte Cristo

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1940 | 102 min | Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a panning from critics, almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at anyone who likes corsets, castles and court intrigue and anyone in the mood for a love story. The costumes and settings are a feast on their own. Liked True Grit? This is a good next one.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you prefer quiet, talky stories.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    Panned by critics

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rowland V. Lee

  • Louis HaywardEdmund Dantes Jr.
  • Joan BennettGrand Duchess Zona of Lichtenburg
  • George SandersGurko Lanen
  • Florence BatesCountess Mathilde Von Braun
  • Lionel RoyceCol. Zimmerman
  • Montagu LovePrime Minister Baron Von Neuhoff
  • Ian WolfeConrad Stadt
  • Clayton MooreLt. Fritz Dorner
  • Ralph ByrdWilliam Gluck
  • Georges RenaventMarquis de Chatante