Monsieur Verdoux

Aug 27, 1947

2h 4m

★ 7.7

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.

Genres

Comedy

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Charles Chaplin Productions

United Artists

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Cast

Henri Verdoux

Charlie Chaplin

Mona Verdoux

Mady Correll

Peter Verdoux

Allison Roddan

Maurice Bottello

Robert Lewis

Martha Bottello

Audrey Betz

Annabella Bonheur

Martha Raye

Annette, Annabella's maid

Ada May

Marie Grosnay

Isobel Elsom

Marie's Maid

Marjorie Bennett

Yvonne La Salle, Marie's friend

Helene Heigh

Lydia Floray

Margaret Hoffman

The Girl

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