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The Picture of Dorian Gray( 1945)

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Why did women talk about Dorian Gray in whispers?

Overview

Posing for a portrait, Dorian Gray talks with Lord Henry Wotton, who says that men should pursue their sensual longings, but laments that only the young get to do so. Taken with the idea, Dorian imagines a scenario in which the painting will age as he stays youthful. His wish comes true, and his boyish looks aid him as he indulges his every whim. But when a stunning revelation forces him to see what he's become, Dorian faces some very dangerous questions.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Hurd Hatfield

      Dorian Gray

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      George Sanders

      Lord Henry Wotton

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      Donna Reed

      Gladys Hallward

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      Angela Lansbury

      Sibyl Vane

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      Peter Lawford

      David Stone

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      Lowell Gilmore

      Basil Hallward

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      Richard Fraser

      James Vane

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      Douglas Walton

      Allen Campbell

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      Morton Lowry

      Adrian Singleton

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      Miles Mander

      Sir Robert Bentley

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      Lydia Bilbrook

      Mrs. Vane

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      Mary Forbes

      Lady Agatha

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      Robert Greig

      Sir Thomas

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      Moyna MacGill

      Duchess

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      Billy Bevan

      Malvolio Jones

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      Renee Carson

      Young French Woman

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      Lilian Bond

      Kate

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      Devi Dja

      Lead Dancer

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      John George

      Hunchback (uncredited)

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      William Holmes

      Club Member (uncredited)

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      William H. O'Brien

      Footman (uncredited)

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      Frank O'Connor

      Selby Estate Butler (uncredited)

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      Leslie Sketchley

      Footman (uncredited)

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      Devi Wani

      Dancer (uncredited)

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      Devi Mima

      Dancer (uncredited)

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      Devi Tina

      Dancer (uncredited)

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      Cedric Hardwicke

      Narrator (voice)

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Mon Apr 22 2019
    It's only shallow people who require years to get rid of an emotion. The Picture of Dorian Gray is directed by Albert Lewin, and he also adapts the screenplay from the novel written by Oscar Wilde. It stars Hurd Hatfield, George Sanders, Angela Lansbury, Donna Reed, Peter Lawford, Lowell Gilmore, Richard Fraser and Douglas Walton. Music is by Herbert Stothart and cinematography by Harry Stradling Sr. Dorian Gray of Mayfair and Selby. Oscar Wilde's Faustian tale about a young Victorian gentleman who sells his soul to retain his youth is given a magnificent make-over by MGM. Pumping in...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • painting
    • attic
    • painting comes to life
    • never aging