Word: donators
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Cast in the role of Edmond Dantes, later the Count of Monte Cristo, Robert Donat gives a convincing performance, and with his suave, dashing acting captures to a great degree the manner and character of Dumas' immortal hero. Fortunately for the picture, however, the love-interest as supplied by Elissa Landi is subordinated...
...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 and character of Dumas' immortal hero. Fortunate for the picture, the love interest, supplied by Elissa Landi, is subordinated. Other members of the cast were well selected and aid greatly in presenting a vivid...
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...
...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...
...Keith's: "The Count of the Monte Cristo"--a fine adaptation of Dumas story. Robert Donat is excellent as Edmund Dantes. The scenes in and about the Chateau D'If will not slip quickly from the mind...