Monsieur Verdoux

The story

The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.

Cast & crew

Charlie ChaplinHenri Verdoux

Mady CorrellMona Verdoux

Allison RoddanPeter Verdoux

Robert LewisMaurice Bottello

Audrey BetzMartha Bottello

Martha RayeAnnabella Bonheur

Ada MayAnnette, Annabella's maid

Isobel ElsomMarie Grosnay

Marjorie BennettMarie's Maid

Helene HeighYvonne La Salle, Marie's friend

Margaret Hoffman

Margaret HoffmanLydia Floray

Marilyn NashThe Girl