PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, THE (1945)
Special Features: Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. screening features intro by Montgomery College film professor David Rothman.
One of the most famous fantasy stories of all time is given a sumptuous and sinister telling in this classic MGM version. A renowned artist paints a glorious portrait of the dashing narcissist Dorian Gray (Hurd Hatfield), whose ardent wish is that the painting age in his stead. When Dorian realizes his wish has been granted, he embarks on a hedonistic lifestyle that destroys all who dare to love him. Angela Lansbury, playing love interest Sibyl Vane in one of her earliest film roles, was nominated for a supporting actress Oscar®. (Note courtesy of Noir City.) DIR/SCR Albert Lewin, from the novel by Oscar Wilde; PROD Pandro S. Berman. U.S., 1945, b&w, 110 min. NOT RATED
AFI Member passes accepted.
Run Time: 110 Minutes
Opening Date: Friday, February 17, 2023
Genre: Drama
