Film

Monsieur Verdoux

Release year

1947

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.

Directed by

Charlie Chaplin

Cast

Charlie Chaplin
Mady Correll
Allison Roddan
Robert Lewis
Audrey Betz
Martha Raye

Poster artist

Eric Rohman