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The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945): Film vs Book
Film · 1945 · Directed by Albert Lewin · Starring George Sanders, Hurd Hatfield, Angela Lansbury
About the film
A handsome young man stays unchanged while his portrait pays the price.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt keeps the central idea and most of the cast of characters, with a moralising turn the book avoids.
Read or watch first?
The novel's witty conversations are a big part of its charm.
What the book gives you
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Wit, glamour and an unforgettable magical portrait in a quick, stylish read. Every page is packed with lines worth underlining.
Who will like it: Readers who love witty dialogue, decadent settings and a sharp, stylish story with a supernatural twist.