

Monsieur Verdoux
1947 · Movie · 2h 4m · NR
ComedyCrimeDrama
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
Key crew
- Charlie ChaplinDirector
- Charlie ChaplinWriter
- Charlie ChaplinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Charlie ChaplinHenri Verdoux
- Mady CorrellMona Verdoux
- Allison RoddanPeter Verdoux
- Robert LewisMaurice Bottello
- Audrey BetzMartha Bottello
- Martha RayeAnnabella Bonheur
- Ada MayAnnette, Annabella's maid
- Isobel ElsomMarie Grosnay
- Marjorie BennettMarie's Maid
- Helene HeighYvonne La Salle, Marie's friend
- Margaret HoffmanLydia Floray
- Marilyn NashThe Girl
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Themes
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