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Monsieur Verdoux
🎬 Movie

Monsieur Verdoux

1947 · 124 min Comedy Crime Drama
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Charlie Chaplin

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Henri Verdoux

Mady Correll

Mady Correll

Mona Verdoux

Allison Roddan

Allison Roddan

Peter Verdoux

Robert Lewis

Robert Lewis

Maurice Bottello

Audrey Betz

Audrey Betz

Martha Bottello

Martha Raye

Martha Raye

Annabella Bonheur

Ada May

Ada May

Annette, Annabella's maid

Isobel Elsom

Isobel Elsom

Marie Grosnay

Marjorie Bennett

Marjorie Bennett

Marie's Maid

Helene Heigh

Helene Heigh

Yvonne La Salle, Marie's friend

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