Monte Cristo (1922 film)
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Monte Cristo is a 1922 silent film produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation and directed by Emmett J. Flynn
. It is based on the novel The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexander Dumas, which was adapted by 19th century thespian Charles Fechter
and written for this screen version by Bernard McConville
. John Gilbert
plays the hero with Estelle Taylor
as the leading lady. This film was long thought lost until a print surfaced in the Czech Republic. The film has been released on DVD, packaged with Gilbert's 1926 MGM film Bardelys the Magnificent
.
Emmett J. Flynn
Emmett J. Flynn was an American director, writer, actor, and producer.- As director :* 1917 : Alimony* 1918 : The Racing Strain* 1919 : Eastward Ho!...
. It is based on the novel The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo is an adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas. It is often considered to be, along with The Three Musketeers, Dumas's most popular work. He completed the work in 1844...
by Alexander Dumas, which was adapted by 19th century thespian Charles Fechter
Charles Fechter
-Biography:Fechter was born, probably in London, of French parents, although his mother was of Piedmontese and his father of German extraction.As a boy he had ambitions to be a sculptor's life but discovered his talent accidentally while appearing in some private theatricals. In 1841 he joined a...
and written for this screen version by Bernard McConville
Bernard McConville
Bernard McConville was an American screenwriter. He wrote for 92 films between 1915 and 1946.He was born in Denver, Colorado and died in Los Angeles County, California.-Selected filmography:...
. John Gilbert
John Gilbert (actor)
John Gilbert was an American actor and a major star of the silent film era.Known as "the great lover," he rivaled even Rudolph Valentino as a box office draw...
plays the hero with Estelle Taylor
Estelle Taylor
Estelle Taylor was an American Hollywood actress whose career was most prominent during the silent film era of the 1920s....
as the leading lady. This film was long thought lost until a print surfaced in the Czech Republic. The film has been released on DVD, packaged with Gilbert's 1926 MGM film Bardelys the Magnificent
Bardelys the Magnificent
Bardelys the Magnificent is a 1926 silent romantic drama film. It was directed by King Vidor starring John Gilbert and Eleanor Boardman, based on a novel by Rafael Sabatini. It was the second film of the 19 year old John Wayne, who had a minor role...
.
Cast
- John GilbertJohn Gilbert (actor)John Gilbert was an American actor and a major star of the silent film era.Known as "the great lover," he rivaled even Rudolph Valentino as a box office draw...
- Edmond Dantes, the Count of Monte Cristo - Estelle TaylorEstelle TaylorEstelle Taylor was an American Hollywood actress whose career was most prominent during the silent film era of the 1920s....
- Mercedes, Countess de Morcerf - Robert McKimRobert McKim (actor)Robert McKim was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in 99 films between 1915 and 1927. He is best remembered for playing the arch villain opposite Douglas Fairbanks's Zorro in The Mark of Zorro in 1920. McKim also starred with Lon Chaney in the 1923 silent version of All The Brothers...
- De Villefort, the king's public prosecutor - William V. MongWilliam V. MongWilliam V. Mong was an American film actor, screenwriter and director. He appeared in 195 films between 1910 and 1939.He was born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and died in Studio City, California.-Selected filmography:...
- Caderousse, the innkeeper - Virginia Brown Faire - Haidee, an Arabian princess
- George SiegmannGeorge SiegmannGeorge Siegmann was an American actor in the silent film era. His more notable roles include Silas Lynch in Griffith's Birth of A Nation , the guard in the 1927 film The Cat and the Canary, Porthos in The Three Musketeers , Bill Sikes in Oliver Twist , and Dr...
- Luigi Vampa, ex-pirate - Spottiswoode AitkenSpottiswoode AitkenFrank Spottiswoode Aitken was a Scottish- American actor of the silent era.Aitken was one of the first actors to settle in Los Angeles when the film industry was still at its strongest in New York...
- Abbe Faria - Ralph Cloninger - Fernand, Count de Morcert
- Albert PriscoAlbert PriscoAlbert Prisco was an American actor. He appeared in 28 films between 1921 and 1935.-External links:...
- Baron Danglars - Al. W. Filson - Morrel, shipowner (as Al Filson)
- Harry LonsdaleHarry LonsdaleHarold K. Lonsdale is an American businessman and politician in the U.S. state of Oregon. A Democrat, he ran for United States Senate three times, losing twice in the primaries and once as the Democratic candidate, losing in the 1990 general election to incumbent Mark Hatfield.-Early life:Lonsdale...
- Dantes, father of Edmond - Francis McDonaldFrancis McDonaldFrancis McDonald was an American actor whose career spanned 52 years. Although never really a headlining actor, he made 41 film and television appearances between 1913 and 1965, appearing in films such as The Temptress in 1926 with Greta Garbo...
- Benedetto - Jack Cosgrave - Governor of Chateau d'If (as Jack CosgroveJack CosgroveJack Cosgrove is head football coach at the University of Maine. Cosgrove is an alumnus of Maine and a former quarterback on the Black Bear's football team. Prior to receiving the head coach position, Cosgrove served as an assistant at Maine and Boston College, as well as a high school...
) - Maude GeorgeMaude GeorgeMaude George was an American actress of the silent era. She is remembered primarily as a regular of director Eric von Stroheim's stock company of actors appearing in four of von Stroheim's lengthy films in the 1920s....
- Baroness Danglars - Renee AdoreeRenée AdoréeRenée Adorée was a French actress who had appeared in Hollywood silent movies during the 1920s.-Early life:...
- Eugenie Danglars, her daughter