Monsieur Verdoux

(1947)Directed by Charlie Chaplin124 minComedy, Crime, Drama
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.

Charlie Chaplinas Henri Verdoux
Mady Correllas Mona Verdoux
Allison Roddanas Peter Verdoux
Robert Lewisas Maurice Bottello
Audrey Betzas Martha Bottello
Martha Rayeas Annabella Bonheur
Ada Mayas Annette, Annabella's maid
Isobel Elsomas Marie Grosnay
Marjorie Bennettas Marie's Maid
Helene Heighas Yvonne La Salle, Marie's friend
Margaret Hoffmanas Lydia Floray
Marilyn Nashas The Girl
Irving Baconas Pierre Couvais
EMEdwin Millsas Jean Couvais
Virginia Brissacas Carlotta Couvais
Almira Sessionsas Lena Couvais
Eula Morganas Phoebe Couvais
Bernard Nedellas Prefect of Police
Charles Evansas Detective Morrow
William Frawleyas Jean La Salle
Arthur Hohlas Real Estate Agent
Barbara Slateras Flower Girl
Fritz Leiberas Father Fareaux
Vera Marsheas Mrs. Vicki Darwin