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The Picture Of Dorian Gray (other)
''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' is an 1890 novel by Oscar Wilde. The Picture of Dorian Gray may also refer to: Films * ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1913 film), an American silent short film by Phillips Smalley * ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1915 film), an American film directed by Eugene Moore * ''The Picture of Dorian Grey'' (1915 film), a Russian film directed by Vsevolod Meyerhold * ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1916 film), a British film directed by Fred W. Durrant * ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1917 German film), a German film directed by Richard Oswald * ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1917 Hungarian film), a Hungarian film directed by Alfréd Deésy * ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1945 film), an American film directed by Albert Lewin * ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1973 film), an American television film directed by Glenn Jordan * ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (2004 film), an American film starring Josh Duhamel Songs * "The Picture of Dorian G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' is an 1890 philosophical fiction and Gothic fiction, Gothic horror fiction, horror novel by Irish writer Oscar Wilde. A shorter novella-length version was published in the July 1890 issue of the American periodical ''Lippincott's Monthly Magazine'',''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (Penguin Classics) – Introduction while the novel-length version was published in April 1891. Wilde's only novel, it is widely regarded as a classic of Gothic literature, having been Adaptations of The Picture of Dorian Gray, adapted for screen, stage, plays, and other forms of art performance. The story revolves around a Oil painting, portrait of Dorian Gray (character), Dorian Gray painted by Basil Hallward, a friend of Dorian's and an artist infatuated with Dorian's Aesthetics, beauty. Through Basil, Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton and is soon enthralled by the aristocrat's hedonistic worldview: that beauty and sensual fulfilment are the only things worth pursuing in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Picture Of Dorian Gray (2004 Film)
''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' is a 2004 American film directed and written by Dave Rosenbaum, starring Josh Duhamel, (in his film debut). Plot summary Cast * Josh Duhamel as Dorian Gray * Branden Waugh as Harry Wotton * Rainer Judd as Basil Ward * Darby Stanchfield Darby Leigh Stanchfield (born April 29, 1971) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Abby Whelan in the ABC political drama series ''Scandal'' (2012–2018). Stanchfield is also known for roles as April Green in the CBS po ... as Sibyl Vane * Brian Durkin as James Vane * Julie Amos as Laura Wotton References External links * * 2004 films American horror films Films based on The Picture of Dorian Gray 2004 horror films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films Films scored by Penka Kouneva English-language horror films {{2000s-horror-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Picture Of Dorian Gray (play)
''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' is a stage play written by Australian writer Kip Williams, based on the 1891 novel of the same name by Oscar Wilde. The play has one performer portraying 26 roles from the original novel. Production history Sydney (2020) Kip Williams wrote the play during the COVID-19 pandemic and it premiered for the Sydney Theatre Company on November 24, 2020 at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, starring Eryn Jean Norvill and directed by Williams. The show received positive critical and audience reception and was extended from its original run until it closed on January 9, 2021. The show then toured in Australia, including a run at the Adelaide Festival in 2022. West End (2024) The show transferred to the West End in London in 2024, with Sarah Snook in the lead role. The show opened at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on February 6, 2024 and closed on May 11, 2024. At the 2024 Laurence Olivier Awards, the show won for Best Actress and Best Costume Design. Broadway (2025) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Picture Of Dorian Gray (opera)
''The Picture of Dorian Gray'', op. 45, is an American opera in two acts and 12 scenes, with libretto and music by Lowell Liebermann, based on the 1890 novel of the same name by Oscar Wilde. The opera had its world premiere at the Monte Carlo Opera on 8 May 1996, in a production by John Cox, conducted by Steuart Bedford. Bedford also conducted the American premiere, on 5 February 1999 by Florentine Opera, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Center City Opera Theater in Philadelphia commissioned a re-orchestration of the opera for chamber orchestra. This version received its first performance on June 6, 2007 at the Perelman Theater in the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a U.S. state, state spanning the Mid-Atlantic (United States), Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern United States, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes region, Great Lakes regions o ..., in a production by Leland Kimball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Picture Of Dorian Gray (1976 TV)
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a television play episode of the BBC One anthology television series ''Play of the Month'' It stars Peter Firth, Jeremy Brett, and John Gielgud. A 100-minute adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' by John Osborne, it was first broadcast on 19 September 1976. This production was a critical success at the time of its first screening. In 2009 ''The Times'' called it the "most Wildean" adaptation of the novel, boasting "perhaps the best Dorian" and mentioning that John Gielgud "steals the show, having of course been given the most beguiling lines by Wilde". This version accentuates the gay subtext of Wilde's novel more than other versions; e.g. when Dorian wants Alan's help in the disposal of Basil's body, it is strongly suggested that the two had a sexual relationship in the past and when Dorian's seduction attempt fails, he apparently threatens to expose Alan as a homosexual. In the novel and other adaptations the pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Picture Of Dorian Gray (telenovela)
''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (''El retrato de Dorian Gray''), is a 1969 Mexican telenovela, based on the 1890 novel ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' by Oscar Wilde. The main character is the handsome young man called Dorian Gray (played by late Enrique Álvarez Félix). Cast *Enrique Álvarez Félix as Dorian Gray *Carlos Bracho as Lord Henry *Carmen Montejo as Lady Wooton *Blanca Sánchez as Verónica *Nelly Meden as Elizabeth *Silvia Pasquel as Sybil Vane *Alicia Montoya *Claudia Islas *Anita Blanch as Lady Agatha *Héctor Sáez Héctor Sáez Benito (born 6 November 1993) is a Spanish cyclist, who last rode for amateur team Fonte Nova–Felgueiras. He has competed in four editions of the Vuelta a España. Major results Source: ;2010 : 1st Road race, National Junior ... as James Vane See also * Adaptations of ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' Notes External links * * *The Picture of Dorian Gray'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Retrato De Dorian Gray Televisa telenovelas Spa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
And Don't The Kids Just Love It
''...And Don't the Kids Just Love It'' is the debut album by English post-punk band Television Personalities, released in January 1981 by Rough Trade Records. It was recorded in 1980 by the lineup of Dan Treacy, Ed Ball, and Mark Sheppard. The album marked the band members' first full-length work, following several singles recorded with various associated projects, including 'O' Level and Teenage Filmstars. The album's cover features a photograph of model, actress, and singer Twiggy with actor Patrick Macnee, best known for his role in the British television series ''The Avengers''. Fire Records reissued the album in 1990 and 2009 in the United Kingdom, while Razor & Tie reissued it in 1995 in the United States. In 2002, ''Pitchfork'' listed ''...And Don't the Kids Just Love It'' as the 64th best album of the 1980s. Track listing Personnel Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes. Television Personalities * Dan Treacy * Ed Ball * Mark Sheppard The sleeve notes a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirvana (British Band)
Nirvana are a pop rock band formed in London in 1966. In 1985, the band reformed. Members of the band sued the American band Nirvana over the usage of the name, reaching an out-of-court settlement. History 1966–1971: Early years Nirvana was created as the performing arm of the London-based songwriting partnership of Irish musician Patrick Campbell-Lyons and Greek composer Alex Spyropoulos (born George Alex Spyropoulos, 1941, Athens) and English producer Ray Singer (born 1946). On their recordings, Campbell-Lyons, Ray Singer and Spyropoulos supplied all the vocals. Campbell-Lyons contributed on guitars, and Spyropoulos contributed on some keyboards. Musically, Campbell-Lyons and Spyropoulos blended rock, pop, folk, jazz, Latin rhythms and classical music, primarily augmented by baroque chamber-style arrangements. In October 1967, they released their first album, a concept album produced by Chris Blackwell titled '' The Story of Simon Simopath''. The album was one of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glenn Jordan
Glenn Jordan (born April 5, 1936) is a retired American television director and producer. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Jordan directed multiple episodes of ''Family'' and numerous television movies, several based on real persons as diverse as Benjamin Franklin, George Armstrong Custer, Lucille Ball, Christa McAuliffe, and Karen Ann Quinlan. His directing credits include small-screen adaptions of ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'', '' Les Misérables'', '' Hogan's Goat'', '' Eccentricities of a Nightingale'', '' The Women's Room'', '' A Streetcar Named Desire'', '' O Pioneers!'', and '' A Christmas Memory''. Additional television directing credits include '' Heartsounds'', ''Botticelli'', '' Sarah, Plain and Tall'', '' To Dance with the White Dog'', '' Barbarians at the Gate'', ''The Long Way Home'', '' Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter's End'', '' The Boys'', and '' Jane's House''. Jordan directed three feature films: '' Only When I Laugh'', '' The Buddy System'', and '' Mass Appeal' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Picture Of Dorian Gray (1913 Film)
''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' ( 1913) is an American silent film, directed by Phillips Smalley, starring Wallace Reid, and with a screenplay by Lois Weber based on the novel ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1890) by Oscar Wilde. Cast * Wallace Reid as Dorian Gray * Lois Weber *Phillips Smalley Wendell Phillips Smalley (August 7, 1865 – May 2, 1939) was an American silent film director and actor. Biography Born in Brooklyn, New York (state), New York, he was the grandson of Wendell Phillips; he was the son of George Washburn Smalle ... *Source: See also * Adaptations of ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' References External links * 1913 films American silent short films 1913 drama films Silent American drama films Films based on The Picture of Dorian Gray 1913 short films American black-and-white films Films directed by Phillips Smalley 1910s American films Silent American horror films {{1910s-short-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Picture Of Dorian Gray (1945 Film)
''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' is a 1945 American supernatural horror-drama film based on Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel of the same name. Released in June 1945 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the film was directed by Albert Lewin, and stars George Sanders as Lord Henry Wotton and Hurd Hatfield as Dorian Gray. Shot primarily in black-and-white, the film features four colour inserts in three-strip Technicolor of Dorian's portrait; these are a special effect, the first two inserts picturing a youthful Dorian and the second two a degenerate one. Plot While posing for a painting by his friend Basil Hallward, handsome young aristocrat Dorian Gray meets Hallward's friend Lord Henry Wotton. Wotton persuades Gray the only worthwhile life is dedicated to pleasure, because "what the gods give they quickly take away." Contemplating this, Gray wishes his portrait could age instead of him. He makes this wish in the presence of an Egyptian cat statue with supposed magical powers. After callously brea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Picture Of Dorian Gray (1917 Hungarian Film)
''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' is an 1890 philosophical fiction and Gothic horror novel by Irish writer Oscar Wilde. A shorter novella-length version was published in the July 1890 issue of the American periodical ''Lippincott's Monthly Magazine'',''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (Penguin Classics) – Introduction while the novel-length version was published in April 1891. Wilde's only novel, it is widely regarded as a classic of Gothic literature, having been adapted for screen, stage, plays, and other forms of art performance. The story revolves around a portrait of Dorian Gray painted by Basil Hallward, a friend of Dorian's and an artist infatuated with Dorian's beauty. Through Basil, Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton and is soon enthralled by the aristocrat's hedonistic worldview: that beauty and sensual fulfilment are the only things worth pursuing in life. Knowing that he will lose his beauty with time, Dorian impulsively chooses to sell his soul and asks for the po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
