Monsieur Verdoux (1947)

"A Comedy of Murders."Movie
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77
Monsieur Verdoux
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StarringCharlie ChaplinMady CorrellAllison Roddan
DirectorCharlie Chaplin
WriterCharlie Chaplin
NR 2 hr 4 minSep 26th, 1947Drama, Comedy, Crime
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 26th, 1947
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 16th, 2000 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$2,000,000
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Charles Chaplin Productions, United Artists
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black and whitebased on true storydark comedymarriagefilm noir1930svillainhopefulthoughtfulgreat depression

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