Monte Cristo (1922) movie poster

Monte Cristo

1922 · 100 min · Director: Emmett J. Flynn

Monte Cristo (1922) is a romance, directed by Emmett J. Flynn. It stars John Gilbert and Estelle Taylor. Much of the story takes place behind bars. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What Monte Cristo Is About

The young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned. Years later he manages to escape and finds a treasure. With that fortune he remakes himself and appears as the Count of Monte Cristo. What he means to do is settle accounts with the men who betrayed him. The film is adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas. John Gilbert plays Edmond Dantès. It was made as a feature length adaptation in American silent cinema of 1922. Only one copy of the film survives today; found in the Czech Republic, it is worn but very nearly complete. Emmett J. Flynn’s hundred minute American film was completed in 1922.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monte Cristo about?

The young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned. Years later he manages to escape and finds a treasure.

Where can I watch Monte Cristo?

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How long is Monte Cristo?

Monte Cristo runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When did Monte Cristo come out?

Monte Cristo was released in 1922.

Who directed Monte Cristo?

Monte Cristo was directed by Emmett J. Flynn.

Who stars in Monte Cristo?

Monte Cristo stars John Gilbert, Estelle Taylor, Robert McKim, William V. Mong.

What is Monte Cristo's rating?

Monte Cristo holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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