Question 1

What happened to the painting of young Dorian Gray used in the movie decades later?

Accepted Answer

A friend of Hurd Hatfield's bought the Henrique Medina painting at an MGM auction and gave it to Hatfield. It sold for $149,000 at a Christie's auction in 2015.

Question 2

How did the director's approach to retakes affect production?

Accepted Answer

Director Albert Lewin requested 110 retakes but ended up using only one in the final film.

Question 3

What real-life family connection appears in the cast?

Accepted Answer

Moyna MacGill, who played the Duchess, was the mother of Angela Lansbury, who played Sibyl Vane.

Question 4

Where is the famous decayed Dorian Gray painting from the movie displayed?

Accepted Answer

Ivan Le Lorraine Albright's painting of the decayed Dorian Gray is owned by the Art Institute of Chicago and has been on display there for many years.

Question 5

What awards did the film receive recognition from?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards in 1946.

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