Monsieur Verdoux (1947) movie poster

Monsieur Verdoux (1947)

"A Comedy of Murders."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 90%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 97% (RT: 97%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyCrimeDrama

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Director
Runtime
2h 4m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.7/10 (464 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
Cast
Charlie Chaplin as Henri Verdoux
Mady Correll as Mona Verdoux
Allison Roddan as Peter Verdoux
Robert Lewis as Maurice Bottello
Audrey Betz as Martha Bottello
Martha Raye as Annabella Bonheur
Ada May as Annette, Annabella's maid
Isobel Elsom as Marie Grosnay
Yes. 90% of real audiences liked it based on 464 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 97%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Monsieur Verdoux is a 1947 comedy, crime, drama film directed by Charlie Chaplin. 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. The film has been rated by 464 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Monsieur Verdoux delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Monsieur Verdoux (1947) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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