Monsieur Verdoux
1947
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Synopsis
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.
Monsieur Verdoux (1947) is a 2h 4min comedy feature film by Charlie Chaplin. The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income.
Key facts
Cast
Charlie Chaplin, Mady Correll, Robert Lewis, Martha Raye
Original language
English
First release
August 27, 1947
Production companies
CHARLES CHAPLIN PRODUCTIONS
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films, National Board of Review Award for Best Film
Crew
Screenplay
Charlie Chaplin
Cinematography
Roland Totheroh
Editing
Willard Nico
Music
Charlie Chaplin
Trailer
Stills
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Titles
| Original title | Monsieur Verdoux | English |
| Alternate title | Monsieur Verdoux (A Comedy of Murders) |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | Charlie Chaplin |
| Cast | Charlie Chaplin, Mady Correll, Robert Lewis, Martha Raye |
| Screenplay | Charlie Chaplin |
| Cinematography | Roland Totheroh |
| Editing | Willard Nico |
| Music | Charlie Chaplin |
| Sound | James T. Corrigan |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
