The Count of Monte Cristo 1912

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The Count of Monte Cristo ★★½ 1912

One of the first full-length features starring popular stage stars of the day. The first truly American feature, it was based on the classic tale of revenge by Alexander Dumas. Silent. Remade many times. Lead actor O'Neill was the father of famed American playwright, Eugene O'Neill, who covered his father's success in this role in his own family drama “Long Day's Journey Into Night.” 90m/ B VHS . James O'Neill; D: Edwin S. Porter.

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