Monsieur Verdoux (1947)

"A Comedy of Murders."Movie
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Monsieur Verdoux
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StarringCharlie ChaplinMady CorrellAllison Roddan
DirectorCharlie Chaplin
WriterCharlie Chaplin
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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
Monsieur Verdoux on the Web:WikiData
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Monsieur Verdoux Quotes

Chaplin's Dark Humor in Monsieur Verdoux

Taglines: Chaplin's Bluebeard Comedy is a Killer!
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A Blend of Laughter, Romance, and Drama

Taglines: Hysterical laughter! Haunting romance! Shocking drama!
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