The Picture of Dorian Gray poster
Screenplay Albert Lewin
Director Albert Lewin

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Tagline: Why did women talk about Dorian Gray in whispers?

Release Date: 1945-03-03

Duration: 111 minutes

Synopsis

Posing for a portrait, Dorian Gray talks with Lord Henry Wotton, who says that men should pursue their sensual longings, but laments that only the young get to do so. Taken with the idea, Dorian imagines a scenario in which the painting will age as he stays youthful. His wish comes true, and his boyish looks aid him as he indulges his every whim. But when a stunning revelation forces him to see what he's become, Dorian faces some very dangerous questions.

Casting

  • Angela Lansbury
    Sibyl Vane
  • Donna Reed
    Gladys Hallward
  • Peter Lawford
    David Stone
  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Narrator (voice)
  • Miles Mander
    Sir Robert Bentley
  • George Sanders
    Lord Henry Wotton
  • Billy Bevan
    Malvolio Jones
  • Frank O'Connor
    Selby Estate Butler (uncredited)
  • Hurd Hatfield
    Dorian Gray
  • Morton Lowry
    Adrian Singleton