The Son of Monte Cristo (1940)

Description: Swords flash in the night! Romance rides with danger! 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.
Director: Rowland V. Lee
Producer: rowland v lee
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User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 166 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 20:49:51
Genre: Action Adventure Drama Romance
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Actors


Louis Hayward
Joan Bennett
George Sanders
Florence Bates
Lionel Royce

User Reviews

garson kanin
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
ted post
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
norman thomson
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
jean negulesco
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
w merle connell
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
mitchell leisen
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
connie rasinski
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
james dearden
Great chemistry between the leads.
arthur davis
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
richard ashe
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
gianfranco baldanello
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
felix e feist
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
tom graeff
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
wallace worsley
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
sidney meyers
Great chemistry between the leads.
george templeton
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
ngai hoi-fung
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
charles reisner
Excellent performances all around.
wu fei-chie
Excellent performances all around.
freddie francis
Lack of chemistry between the main actors.

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