Monsieur Verdoux (1947)

09/26/1947 (US) • 2h 4m

Comedy, Crime, Drama

A Comedy of Murders.

Overview

The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.

Top Billed Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Henri Verdoux

Mady Correll

Mona Verdoux

Allison Roddan

Peter Verdoux

Robert Lewis

Maurice Bottello

Audrey Betz

Martha Bottello

Martha Raye

Annabella Bonheur

Ada May

Annette, Annabella's maid

Isobel Elsom

Marie Grosnay

Marjorie Bennett

Marie's Maid


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$2,000,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

marriage

dark comedy

villain

polygamy

great depression

based on true story

film noir

black and white

stock market crash

cold blooded killer

1930s

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