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 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 film was released on November 1, 1913.[2][3]

The Count of Monte Cristo
Still of scene in the film
Directed by	Joseph A. Golden Edwin S. Porter
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)
Produced by	Daniel Frohman Adolph Zukor
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.

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.[4][5]

Cast

• James O'Neill - Edmond Dantes/Count of Monte Cristo
• Nance O'Neil - Mercedes
• Murdock MacQuarrie - Danglars

See also

• List of Paramount Pictures films

References

External links

• The Count of Monte Cristo at IMDb
• Synopsis at AllMovie

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