Treasure of Monte Cristo

Judging by the title I thought it was going to me a old time Alexandre Dumas adventure, but it's a modern 1949 crime flick set and exclusively shot in San Francisco with probable a budget production crew, judging by the sound issues and general basic shooting, and barely known cast at the time. With that in mind, Treasure of Monte Cristo (1949) wasn't a major experience, but does provide a investigation that gradually becomes okay. Will appeal to those looking for a lesser noir-ish story.

The plot is fairly predictable but still engaging enough for a good time. However, don't go looking for classic noir. Glenn Langan is okay but rather generic, and a lot more could have been done with the Adele Jurgens character. Only Steve Brodie stands out as the sleazy attorney. Except for a terrific POV shot at the climax, the photography is serviceable but nothing special. The film clips along at a reasonable pace and is mildly entertaining -- nothing more.