The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)

  • NR
  • 03/01/1945 (US)
  • Drama, Horror, Fantasy
  • 1h 51m

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.

Albert Lewin

Director, Screenplay

Oscar Wilde

Novel

Cast

Hurd Hatfield's headshot

Hurd Hatfield

Dorian Gray
George Sanders's headshot

George Sanders

Lord Henry Wotton
Donna Reed's headshot

Donna Reed

Gladys Hallward
Angela Lansbury's headshot

Angela Lansbury

Sibyl Vane
Peter Lawford's headshot

Peter Lawford

David Stone
Lowell Gilmore's headshot

Lowell Gilmore

Basil Hallward
Richard Fraser's headshot

Richard Fraser

James Vane
Douglas Walton's headshot

Douglas Walton

Allen Campbell

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