Monsieur Verdoux poster
Director Charlie Chaplin
Writer Charlie Chaplin

Monsieur Verdoux

Tagline: A Comedy of Murders.

Release Date: 1947-09-26

Duration: 124 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Henri Verdoux
  • Irving Bacon
    Pierre Couvais
  • Marjorie Bennett
    Marie's Maid
  • William Frawley
    Jean La Salle
  • Frank Reicher
    Doctor (uncredited)
  • Addison Richards
    Bank Manager (uncredited)
  • Almira Sessions
    Lena Couvais
  • Virginia Brissac
    Carlotta Couvais
  • Martha Raye
    Annabella Bonheur
  • Isobel Elsom
    Marie Grosnay