The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)

In the heart of Victorian London, 1886, the impeccably handsome yet morally deficient Dorian Gray (Hurd Hatfield) crosses paths with the debonair but corrupt Lord Henry Wotton (George Sanders). This fateful encounter takes place at the studio of the gifted painter, Basil Hallward (Lowell Gilmore), who is in the process of capturing Dorian's youthful allure on canvas. As Lord Henry whispers seductive philosophies of pleasure into Dorian's ears, an innocent wish slips from the latter's lips - a desire for his portrait to bear the weight of his years and sins, preserving his physical perfection untouched. Dorian's journey into hedonism leads him to the Two Turtles, a sideshow nestled in London's impoverished district, where he is ensnared by the enchanting voice of singer Sibyl Vane (Dame Angela Lansbury). Love blooms, and he resolves to marry her, an idea Lord Henry mischievously challenges by urging Dorian to test Sibyl's honor. Tragedy befalls when Dorian abandons Sibyl, embarks on a self-indulgent journey abroad, and returns to learn of her despair-driven suicide. As the years roll on, Dorian Gray remains eerily ageless, his youthful facade untouched while his contemporaries grow old. His mystical endurance raises eyebrows, but the true horror lies hidden in his attic. There, the portrait, once a reflection of his beauty, now grotesquely mirrors his accumulating sins and corruption. As Dorian grapples with the monstrous transformation of his portrait, a pressing question looms: Can he find redemption, or is his soul forever imprisoned within the dreadful canvas?

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a drama movie featuring George Sanders and directed by Albert Lewin.

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