Monsieur Verdoux

Jimmie 2022-03-24 09:03:19

Mr. Verdue (Charlie Chaplin) is a former bank clerk who lives a peaceful but happy life with his wife Mona (Mady Correll) and son Pete (Allison Roddan). With the advent of the Great Depression, Mr. Verdue lost his job. With a family to support, he lived on the streets and had nowhere to go. His desperation was palpable.
By chance, Mr. Verdue got a magical poison, which can kill people invisibly. With this "weapon", a wonderful plan was born in his mind. Soon, the rich but brainless women such as Selma (Helene Heigh), Lydia (Margaret Hoffman), Gronai (Isobel Elsom), etc. have become ordinary women. The wronged souls of Mr. Verdu, and their large fortunes went into Mr. Verdu's pocket.

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  • Eldon 2022-04-22 07:01:48

    8.5, borrowing a small character, slammed and satirized the Great Depression and the World War. The tragedy of the character is always created by the environmental era. Chaplin's works will always have that touch of humanity, such as the girl he rescued from prison, dreaming of " "City Lights", which is why I love Chaplin "Killing one makes you a criminal, killing a million makes you a hero, that's the cult of numbers" PS: Say, who met That girl won't be moved

  • Sidney 2022-04-22 07:01:48

    How the Great Depression forced a man into desperation and extreme crime. He projected the plight of thousands of poor families who were suffering. Compared to the Holocaust killer, he was only amateur in comparison. Bankrupt and financially strapped, Verdue begins to look for other ways to save his life. With multiple identities, he has traveled to various places to meet with many rich wives, won their trust with all kinds of rhetoric, and tried to make money by killing people with a traceless poison. First time seeing Chaplin not showing up as a tramp. Correct posture, raised eyebrows and pursed lips are his signature expressions. "Killing one is a villain, killing millions is a hero. Quantity is sacred"

Monsieur Verdoux quotes

  • Henri Verdoux: It's the approach of death that terrifies.

    The Girl: I suppose if the unborn knew of the approach of life, they'd be just as terrified.

  • The Girl: It's nice seeing you again, You'll never realise what your kindness meant to me.

    Henri Verdoux: Kindness is a convenient thing at times, My dear.