The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945 film)

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a 1945 American horrordrama film based on Oscar Wildes 1890 novel of the same name. Released in March 1945 by MetroGoldwynMayer, the film is directed by Albert Lewin and stars George Sanders as Lord Henry Wotton and Hurd Hatfield as Dorian Gray. Shot primarily in blackandwhite, the film features four inserts in 3strip Technicolor of Dorians portrait as a special effect the first two of his portraits original state, and the second two after a major period of degeneration.

While posing for a painting by his friend Basil Hallward Lowell Gilmore, Dorian meets Basils friend Lord Henry Wotton George Sanders. Wotton is cynical and witty, and tells Dorian that the only life worth living is one dedicated entirely to pleasure. After Wotton convinces Dorian that youth and beauty will bring him everything he desires, Dorian openly wishes that his portrait could age instead of him. He makes this statement in the presence of a certain Egyptian statue, which supposedly has the power to grant wishes.Dorian visits a tavern, where he falls in love with a beautiful singer named Sibyl Vane Angela Lansbury. He eventually enters a romance with her, despite the disapproval of Sibyls brother James Richard Fraser, and within weeks they are engaged. Though initially overjoyed, Dorian is again persuaded by Lord Henry to pursue a more hedonistic lifestyle. Dorian sends Sibyl a hurtful letter, breaking off their relationship and compensating her with a large sum of money. ........

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