The Count of Monte Cristo (1913 film)
The Count of Monte Cristo is a 1913 silent film adventure directed by Joseph A. Golden and Edwin S. Porter based on Alexandre Dumas' 1844 novel novel of the same name. It starred James O'Neill, a stage actor and father of playwright Eugene O'Neill. James O'Neill had been playing Edmond Dantès most of his adult life and was famous in the role. Daniel Frohman and Adolph Zukor produced together. Edwin S. Porter co-directed with Joseph Golden, though this was probably necessary as Porter also served as the film's cinematographer.[1]
| The Count of Monte Cristo | |
|---|---|
 Still of scene in the film | |
| Directed by | Joseph A. Golden Edwin S. Porter |
| Produced by | Daniel Frohman Adolph Zukor |
| Written by | Hampton Del Ruth |
| Based on | the play, Le Comte de Monte Cristo by Charles Fechter; adapted from the novel Le Comte de Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas (pere) |
| Starring | James O'Neill Nance O'Neil |
| Cinematography | Edwin S. Porter |
| Distributed by | States Rights |
Release date | November 1, 1913 |
Running time | 69 minutes |
| Country | USA |
| Language | Silent..English titles |
A previous film by Selig starring Hobart Bosworth in 1912 had to be pulled from circulation as Zukor brought lawsuit against Selig for copyright infringement.
Cast
- James O'Neill - Edmond Dantes/Count of Monte Cristo
- Nance O'Neil - Mercedes
- Murdock MacQuarrie - Danglars
See also
- List of Paramount Pictures films
Preservation status
- The film is preserved via paper print at the Library of Congress. It is also in the collections of the National Archives of Canada, Ottawa, the George Eastman House, BFI National Film and Television Archive.[2][3]
References
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