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The Picture of Dorian Gray 1945

“Why did women talk about Dorian Gray in whispers?”

★ 7.1/10 NR DramaHorrorFantasy Released
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What is The Picture of Dorian Gray?

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a film first released in 1945. Catalogued under Drama, Horror, Fantasy.

Type
Film
Year
1945
Status
Released
Runtime
111 minutes
Release date
Mar 3, 1945
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
Drama, Horror, Fantasy
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #Horror #Fantasy

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The Picture of Dorian Gray is a film first released in 1945. Catalogued under Drama, Horror, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.

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“A corrupt young man maintains his youthful beauty while a painting reveals his inner ugliness.”

Reasons to watch
  • features notable performances by george sanders and hurd hatfield
  • explores a classic Faustian tale of corruption
Keep in mind
  • may feel slow to modern viewers accustomed to fast pacing

Watch it if you enjoy classic dramatic adaptations blending fantasy and horror.

Contains thematic elements of corruption and inner ugliness appropriate for its drama, horror, and fantasy classification.

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When was the film released in the US?

The film was released on 03/03/1945 in the US.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film belongs to the drama, horror, and fantasy genres.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Who stars in the 1945 film?

It stars George Sanders and Hurd Hatfield, alongside Donna Reed, Angela Lansbury, Peter Lawford, and Lowell Gilmore.

What is the premise of the story?

A corrupt young man keeps his youthful beauty while a special painting gradually reveals his inner ugliness.

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