Count of Monte Christo
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The producer should be more careful with the spelling on his sub-titles
The writer does not remember seeing any previous film under this trademark, excepting possibly some short skits of the humorous order. Here, however, is an ambitious work, an attempt to condense Dumas' great novel into 1,000 feet, or less, of motion picture film. In most particulars the work has been well done. Perhaps the principal criticism is with the principal character, Edmond Dantes. He does not seem to rise to the opportunities of his part, especially in the dungeon, where the dramatic possibilities are great. Obviously in one film it is possible to touch only upon the main points of the story, but in the main these are well chosen. One can acquire a reasonably accurate impression of the story by seeing the picture, or, at least, the main features of it. The photographic qualities are good, and the viewpoints are chosen with discretion. Where the body is thrown into the sea the view is a strong picture. The producer should be more careful with the spelling on his sub-titles. It makes a bad impression to see poor spelling and in some instances worse English on the sub- titles. The defects in this film could be easily remedied and it would then appeal to an even larger clientele with more certainty of success. - The Moving Picture World, March 12, 1910
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