After greedy men have Edmound Dantes unjustly imprisoned for 20 years for innocently delivering a letter entrusted to him, he escapes to get his revenge on them.
Alright, so we’re talking about Henri Fescourt’s 1929 take on Monte Cristo here. This one isn’t for everyone, certainly not if you’re looking for a quick, modern fix. But if you have a soft spot for really old films and a grand revenge saga, it’s absolutely worth your time. Folks expecting quick cuts and perfect sound?...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Henri Fescourt
Jacques Jaccard
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"Alright, so we’re talking about Henri Fescourt’s 1929 take on Monte Cristo here. This one isn’t for everyone, certainly not if you’re looking for a quick, modern fix. But if you have a soft spot for really old films and a grand revenge saga, it’s absolutely worth your time. Folks expecting quick cuts and perfect sound? You’ll probably find yourself a bit restless. The story, you know it: Edmond Dantès gets thrown in prison for something he didn’t do, then he gets out and gets even. Raymond Narl..."
Armand Pouget
Armand Salacrou, Auguste Maquet, Henri Fescourt, Alexandre Dumas
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