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Monsieur Verdoux poster
S
Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 88.6 / 100
1947·Comedy / Crime / Drama·2h 4m

MONSIEUR VERDOUX

“A Comedy of Murders.”

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.

Above the Line
Charles Chaplin·DirectorCharlie Chaplin·WriterCurt Courant·Director of PhotographyCharlie Chaplin·Original Music ComposerWillard Nico·Editor
Cast
Charlie Chaplin·Henri VerdouxMady Correll·Mona VerdouxAllison Roddan·Peter VerdouxRobert Lewis·Maurice BottelloAudrey Betz·Martha BottelloMartha Raye·Annabella BonheurAda May·Annette, Annabella's maidIsobel Elsom·Marie GrosnayMarjorie Bennett·Marie's MaidHelene Heigh·Yvonne La Salle, Marie's friend
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Charlie Chaplin·Director
Writing· 1
Charlie Chaplin·Writer
Camera· 2
Curt Courant·Director of PhotographyRoland Totheroh·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Willard Nico·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Charlie Chaplin·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Charlie Chaplin·Producer
By the Numbers
88.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
97%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Monsieur Verdoux's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intriguing, Classic
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a man in a grey pinstripe suit, light blue vest, and grey hat, holding a pair of gloves in his left hand and a cane in his right. He h”

crimecomedy
Key Elements
SuitHatCaneGloves
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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