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Still from The Picture of Dorian Gray — The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) — Albert LewinPhotographed by Harry Stradling Sr.

Poster for The Picture of Dorian Gray

Albert Lewin

The Picture of Dorian Gray

English / 1945 / 1h 51m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Fantasy Horror

Letterboxd: 3.59/5·17.8K ratings·4.7K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A corrupt young man somehow keeps his youthful beauty, but a special painting gradually reveals his inner ugliness to all.

Included in
Additions: November 2020
Position 82
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Queersighted: Queer Fear
Position 5

Credits

Crew

DirectorAlbert Lewin

WriterAlbert Lewin

CinematographerHarry Stradling Sr.

Composer

The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) | Criteria

Herbert Stothart

EditorFerris Webster

ProducerPandro S. Berman

Cast

Hurd Hatfieldas Dorian Gray

George Sandersas Lord Henry Wotton

Donna Reedas Gladys Hallward

Angela Lansburyas Sibyl Vane

Peter Lawfordas David Stone

Lowell Gilmoreas Basil Hallward

Richard Fraseras James Vane

Douglas Waltonas Allen Campbell

Morton Lowryas Adrian Singleton

Miles Manderas Sir Robert Bentley

Lydia Bilbrookas Mrs. Vane

Mary Forbesas Lady Agatha

Robert Greigas Sir Thomas

Moyna MacGillas Duchess

Billy Bevanas Malvolio Jones

Renee Carsonas Young French Woman

Lilian Bondas Kate

Devi Djaas Lead Dancer

John Georgeas Hunchback (uncredited)

William Holmesas Club Member (uncredited)