The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

110 mins | Drama, Thriller, Horror, Fantasy | March 1, 1945

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.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

110 mins | Drama, Thriller, Horror, Fantasy | March 1, 1945

The Picture of Dorian Gray
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.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Original title The Picture of Dorian Gray
Directors Albert Lewin
Writers Oscar Wilde, Albert Lewin

Cast

Hurd Hatfield

as Dorian Gray

George Sanders

as Lord Henry Wotton

Donna Reed

as Gladys Hallward

Angela Lansbury

as Sibyl Vane

Peter Lawford

as David Stone

Lowell Gilmore

as Basil Hallward

Richard Fraser

as James Vane

Douglas Walton

as Allen Campbell

Morton Lowry

as Adrian Singleton

Miles Mander

as Sir Robert Bentley

Lydia Bilbrook

as Mrs. Vane

Mary Forbes

as Lady Agatha

Robert Greig

as Sir Thomas

Moyna MacGill

as Duchess

Billy Bevan

as Malvolio Jones

Renee Carson

as Young French Woman

Lilian Bond

as Kate

Devi Dja

as Lead Dancer

John George

as Hunchback (uncredited)

William Holmes

as Club Member (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

as Footman (uncredited)

Frank O'Connor

as Selby Estate Butler (uncredited)

Leslie Sketchley

as Footman (uncredited)