The Return of Monte Cristo (1946 film)

The Return of Monte Cristo is a 1946 American historical adventure film directed by Henry Levin and starring Louis Hayward, Barbara Britton and George Macready. It was produced by Edward Small for distribution by Columbia Pictures. A swashbuckler, it is a sequel to The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) and The Son of Monte Cristo (1940).

Plot
The grandson of the Count of Monte Cristo is falsely accused of a crime and imprisoned on Devil's Island. He escapes and seeks revenge against those responsible for his imprisonment.

Cast

 * Louis Hayward as Dantes
 * George Macready as Henri de la Rouche
 * Barbara Britton as Angela Picard
 * Una O'Connor as Miss Beedle
 * Henry Stephenson as Prof. Duval
 * Steven Geray as Bombelles
 * Ray Collins as Emil Blanchard
 * Ludwig Donath as Judge Lafitte
 * Ivan Triesault as Major Chavet
 * Ethan Laidlaw as Cab Driver (uncredited)

Production
Edward Small made the film in collaboration with Columbia Studios, using an old commitment he had with Louis Hayward. Hayward was paid $35,000.

Reception
Reviews were positive. Edward Small announced plans to star Louis Hayward in The Treasure of Monte Cristo but no film resulted. There were films called The Treasure of Monte Cristo released in 1949 and 1961 but not from Small.