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..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 110 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller, Horror
✓ Stars: George Sanders, Hurd Hatfield, Donna Reed, Angela Lansbury, Peter Lawford
✓ Director: Ferris Webster, Cedric Gibbons, Edwin B. Willis, Harry Stradling Sr., Valles
The The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) is staring with George Sanders, Hurd Hatfield, Donna Reed, Angela Lansbury, Peter Lawford, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Ferris Webster, Cedric Gibbons, Edwin B. Willis, Harry Stradling Sr., Valles juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.