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The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)

★ 7.5Approved110 minDirector: Albert Lewin

1945 film by Albert Lewin

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a 1945 American supernatural horror-drama film based on Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. Released in March 1945 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the film was written and directed by Albert Lewin and produced by Pandro S. Berman. It stars George Sanders as Lord Henry Wotton and Hurd Hatfield as Dorian Gray, alongside Donna Reed, Angela Lansbury, Peter Lawford, and Lowell Gilmore. Cedric Hardwicke narrates.

The film is shot primarily in black-and-white, except four inserts in three-strip Technicolor of Dorian's portrait ranging from the youthful painting by Henrique Medina and the final, degenerate portrait by Ivan Le Lorraine Albright. The film was a critical success, winning the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Harry Stradling. Angela Lansbury won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and received an Academy Award nomination for her role as Sibyl Vane.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Picture of Dorian Gray about?
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) — In 1886, in Victorian London, the corrupt Lord Henry Wotton (George Sanders) meets the pure Dorian Gray (Hurd Hatfield) posing for talented painter Basil Hallward (Lowell Gilmore). Basil paints Dorian's portrait and gives the beautiful painting and an Egyptian sculpture of a cat
Is The Picture of Dorian Gray based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Picture of Dorian Gray scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.