Word: cristo
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Heading the bill at the University this week, after several weeks showing in Boston theatres, is the screen version of Alexandre Dumas' adventurous novel "The Count of Monte Cristo." Adhering very closely for the most part to the Dumas script the screen adaptation brings to the movie-goer who likes bold adventurers, mellow romance, and plays of a period far removed from our own, an hour's enjoyable entertainment. Cast in the role of Edmond Dantes, later the Count of Monte Cristo, Robert Donat gives a convincing performance. Suave, dashing, and clever, he captures to a great degree the manner...
...Count of Monte Cristo" after a sensational three week run at the Keith Memorial Theatre is running this week at the Uptown Theatre. It is one of the finest pictures of the season and has enjoyed a just popularity. The Uptown is also showing that colorful, rhythmic short film entitled "La Cucaraclfa". Based on the picturesque song of Villa's swash-bucklers it is filmed in color and presents some very capable dancing and singing...
Uptown: "The Count of Monte Cristo"--excellent adaptation of Dumas' thrilling story of adventure, love, and revenge a la mode under the last of France's Bourbon monarchs. Robert Donat, who was last seen in "Henry the Eighth" does yeoman work in the leading role and is capably supported by Elissa Landi and Louis Alberni who is at his explosive best. Also, "La Cucaracha"--colorful short based upon the song of Villa's men--captivatingly sung and danced...
Currently exhibited in the U. S. and recommended by most able critics are: One Night of Love, The Barretts of Wimpole Street, The Richest Girl in the World, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Last Gentleman, The Affairs of Cellini, Belle of the Nineties, Our Daily Bread, Treasure Island...
...Kelths: "Count of Monte Cristo"--This picture has been held over for another week because of its surprising popularity. Robert Donat has the role of Dantes in this famous story of Du mas. Elissa Landi plays Mercedes, the heroine. Sidney Blackmer, O. P. Heggie, and Louis Calhern are included in the cast...