The Count of Monte Cristo
Overview
The 1956 television adaptation of *The Count of Monte Cristo*, produced by ITC Entertainment and TPA, took considerable liberties with Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel. Written by Sidney Marshall, the series first aired in the UK in early 1956, spanning 39 half-hour episodes. The initial dozen episodes were shot in the US at Hal Roach studios, while the remainder were filmed at ITC’s usual Elstree location. On 12 April 2010, Network Studio released a 5-disc DVD set featuring all episodes. ITC later revisited the story with a 1975 film of the same name.
Episodes
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1
The Affair of the Three Napoleons
The Count receives an unexpected plea for aid from Renee, the stunning daughter of one of his most trusted old friends. Bound by loyalty and a past he...
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2
The Pen and the Sword
The Count discovers a web of corruption reaching the highest levels of government. His sights settle on the Minister of Justice, a man whose power and...
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3
The De Berry Affair
During a covert operation, the Count disrupts an assassination attempt on King Louis. The investigation soon points toward a surprising suspect—the ...
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4
The Black Death
As a deadly plague ravages Paris, the Count discovers the Minister of Health is secretly profiteering from the crisis, hoarding funds meant for the si...
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5
Affair of Honor
A reckless quarrel erupts between two fiery young rivals, each vying for the same girl’s heart, and it ends with one of them dead. But the mystery d...
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6
First Train to Paris
A devastating explosion destroys the inaugural steam train bound for Paris. But when the Count discovers the disaster was already reported in the news...
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7
The Sardinia Affair
The Count sets sail for Sardinia after receiving an urgent summons from his trusted friend Mario. But upon arrival, he discovers Mario lifeless—an a...
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8
Return to the Chateau D'If
After twelve years of freedom, the Count is forced to return to the very dungeons that once held him captive. The young Duke of Renoldi has been abduc...
