Film · 1934 · Directed by Rowland V. Lee · Starring Robert Donat, Elissa Landi
A young sailor is wrongly imprisoned, escapes and plans his revenge.
The film keeps the book's central story but cuts many episodes, and shapes it as a classic adventure.
The novel has a much wider story and many more characters.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
A gripping adventure of disguise, treasure and brilliant planning that keeps you turning pages. It delivers the deep satisfaction of a story told on a grand scale.
Who will like it: Readers who love adventure, clever plans and a satisfying, long-awaited payoff.