The Count of Monte Cristo
Chosen of the God's
Alexandre Dumas’s The Count of Monte Cristo follows Edmond Dantès, a young sailor whose promising future is destroyed by betrayal. Imprisoned without justice, he eventually escapes and returns to society under a new identity: the wealthy and enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo.
This radio adaptation brings Dumas’s adventure to life through dramatic performance, with dialogue and sound conveying the story’s shifts from confinement and escape to intrigue among the people who shaped Dantès’s fate. Its world of hidden identities, long-held grievances, and carefully planned reckonings gives the tale the momentum of a mystery as well as a sweeping adventure.
At its heart, the story asks what justice means when the wronged have the power to strike back. The result is a richly atmospheric drama of suspense, ambition, and revenge, centered on one man’s transformation and the consequences of his return.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.