Monsieur Verdoux
United States • 1947
Director
#652Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
Credits
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DirectorCharlie Chaplin
WriterCharlie Chaplin
CinematographerCurt Courant, Roland Totheroh
ComposerCharlie Chaplin
EditorWillard Nico
ProducerCharlie Chaplin