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Monsieur Verdoux (1947)
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8 December 1947 (Sweden) moreTagline:
Chaplin's Bluebeard comedy is a killer! morePlot:
A suave but cynical man supports his family by marrying and murdering rich women for their money, but the job has some occupational hazards. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins moreNewsDesk:
The Sexy Tramp: Monsieur Verdoux and Charlie Chaplin as Stud(From Spout. 9 July 2008, 7:28 AM, PDT)
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One of the great "Black" comedies more (46 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Charles Chaplin | ... | Henri Verdoux | |
| Mady Correll | ... | Mona Verdoux | |
| Allison Roddan | ... | Peter Verdoux | |
| Robert Lewis | ... | Maurice Bottello | |
| Audrey Betz | ... | Martha Bottello | |
| Martha Raye | ... | Annabella Bonheur | |
| Ada May | ... | Annette, Annabella's maid (as Ada-May) | |
| Isobel Elsom | ... | Marie Grosnay | |
| Marjorie Bennett | ... | Marie's Maid | |
| Helene Heigh | ... | Yvonne La Salle, Marie's friend | |
| Margaret Hoffman | ... | Lydia Floray | |
| Marilyn Nash | ... | The Girl | |
| Irving Bacon | ... | Pierre Couvais | |
| Edwin Mills | ... | Jean Couvais | |
| Virginia Brissac | ... | Carlotta Couvais |
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A Comedy of Murders (USA) (working title)The Ladykiller (USA) (original script title)
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Mono (RCA Sound System)Certification:
Norway:16 | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Denmark:7 (2003) | Finland:K-11 (re-rating) | Finland:K-16 (original rating) | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | USA:Unrated | UK:A (1947) (cut) | UK:PG (1986)Fun Stuff
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The producers of the film were sued in 1948 by Parisian bank employee Henri Verdoux. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: Although the story takes place in the years 1932-1937, all the women's fashions and hairstyles are strictly in the 1946-1947 mode, when the film was made. moreFAQ
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Wow, this is a great film. One of the most underrated Chaplin films, this may not appeal to the ultra-sensitive. Although that is odd since it is a very deeply feeling film. Underlying issues dealing with hypocrisy in (then & now) modern society.
Believe it or not, this is an anti-war and violence film and it is one of the smartest ones I have ever seen. Murder and Mayhem has never been as funny but Chaplin somehow makes sure that his character is not a hero while still achieving his trademark pathos and sympathy from the viewer in the end. The final scenes are surprisingly important and contributes to the growing revisited relevance most Chaplin films are receiving.