The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945 film)

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The Picture of Dorian Gray
A promotional film poster for The Picture of Dorian Gray
Directed by	Albert Lewin
Produced by	Pandro S. Berman
Written by	Albert Lewin Oscar Wilde (novel)
Starring	George Sanders Hurd Hatfield Donna Reed Angela Lansbury
Music by	Herbert Stothart
Cinematography	Harry Stradling Sr.
Editing by	Ferris Webster
Distributed by	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date(s)	1 March 1945 (USA)
Running time	110 min.
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$3,500,000
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This article is about the 1945 film. For the Oscar Wilde novel, see The Picture of Dorian Gray.

The Picture of Dorian Gray is an American horror-drama film based on the 1891 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, which was the only novel he released. Released in March 1945 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the film is directed by Albert Lewin and stars George Sanders as Lord Henry Wotton and Hurd Hatfield as Dorian Gray. The film was mainly shot in black and white, but featured stunning 3-strip Technicolor inserts for effect (primarily shots of Dorian's portrait in various stages of decay).

1 Plot
2 Awards
3 Trivia
4 External links

[edit] Plot

Dorian Gray, wishing to remain young and handsome for eternity, sells his soul in order for a portrait to age instead of him. However, without his soul, he cannot enjoy the life the trade has given him.

[edit] Awards

Academy Awards record
1. Best Black and White Cinematography
Golden Globe record
1. Best Supporting Actress

The Picture of Dorian Gray won several film awards, including Academy Awards for Best Black and White Cinematography, and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for Angela Lansbury.

It was also nominated for an Academy for Best Black and White Art Direction to Hans Peters, Cedric Gibbons, Hugh Hunt, Edwin B. Willis and John Bonar and Best Supporting Actress again for Lansbury.