The Son of Monte Cristo
Movie, 1940, Classic era, Set in A Balkan duchy, 1865
The Son of Monte Cristo is #2 of 11 in release order and #2 of 11 in chronological order in the The Count of Monte Cristo.
The story
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.
Where to watch The Son of Monte Cristo
The Son of Monte Cristo is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, Hoopla, MGM Plus, Pure Flix, and Pluto TV in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon and FlixFling.
Ratings
IMDb 6.2/10
Where it fits
- Release order: after The Count of Monte Cristo, before The Count of Monte Cristo.
- Chronological order: after The Count of Monte Cristo, before The Count of Monte Cristo.
What to watch before The Son of Monte Cristo
Nothing. The Son of Monte Cristo (1940) doesn't continue an earlier version, so it stands on its own. The Son of Monte Cristo itself is optional in the The Count of Monte Cristo order.
Cast
- Louis Hayward as Edmund Dantes Jr.
- Joan Bennett as Grand Duchess Zona of Lichtenburg
- George Sanders as Gurko Lanen
- Florence Bates as Countess Mathilde Von Braun
- Lionel Royce as Col. Zimmerman
- Montagu Love as Prime Minister Baron Von Neuhoff
- Ian Wolfe as Conrad Stadt
- Clayton Moore as Lt. Fritz Dorner
- Ralph Byrd as William Gluck
- Georges Renavent as Marquis de Chatante
- Michael Visaroff as Prince Paul Pavlov
- Rand Brooks as Hans Mirbach
Directed by Rowland V. Lee.