The Wife of Monte Cristo
1946, English. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Her beauty lit fires of passion!
In this sequel to the original story, Monte Cristo count Edmund Dantes (Martin Kosleck) returns to Paris to get revenge but soon finds himself pursued by a cruel policeman. The count's brave wife Haydée throws the cop off her husband's scent by dressing up as the masked avenger herself and proving that she too is most competent with a sword.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Edgar G. UlmerDirector
- John LoderDe Villefort, Prefect of Police
- Lenore AubertCountess of Monte Cristo, Haydée
- Martin KosleckEdmund Dantes,Count of Monte Cristo
- Eva GaborMme. Lucille Maillard
- Charles DingleDanglars
- Eduardo CiannelliJacques Antoine
- Fritz KortnerMaillard
- Virginia ChristineFlorice Michaud
- Clancy CooperBaptiste
- Dewey RobinsonTownsman
- Colin CampbellAbbe Faria
Details
- Released
- 22 April 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dorcas Cochran
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What The Wife of Monte Cristo is based on
The Wife of Monte Cristo is based on The Count of Monte Cristo (1844) by Alexandre Dumas.
1844
The Count of Monte Cristo
By Alexandre Dumas
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The Wife of Monte Cristo: quick answers
What should I watch before The Wife of Monte Cristo?
Watch The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) and The Son of Monte Cristo (1940) first.
What comes after The Wife of Monte Cristo?
Next in the series: The Return of Monte Cristo (1946), Treasure of Monte Cristo (1949), and The Sword of Monte Cristo (1951).
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How long is The Wife of Monte Cristo?
The Wife of Monte Cristo runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Wife of Monte Cristo have a post-credits scene?
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The Wife of Monte Cristo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wife of Monte Cristo is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wife of Monte Cristo on?
The Wife of Monte Cristo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 April 1946. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wife of Monte Cristo?
If you liked The Wife of Monte Cristo, try Sahara, Supercross, Strange Cargo.
Who directed The Wife of Monte Cristo?
The Wife of Monte Cristo (1946) was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and stars John Loder, Lenore Aubert, Martin Kosleck.
What is The Wife of Monte Cristo based on?
The Wife of Monte Cristo is based on The Count of Monte Cristo (1844) by Alexandre Dumas.