The Moon and Sixpence

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The Moon and Sixpence

Released Oct 27, 1942

1h 29m

Drama

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When stockbroker Charles Strickland (George Sanders) abruptly abandons his wife and family, his friend, writer Geoffrey Wolfe (Herbert Marshall), tracks him to Paris. There Strickland pursues his lifelong ambition of becoming a painter and refuses contact with his family. A decade later, Geoffrey visits Dutch artist Dirk Strove, who befriends Strickland, only to see his wife run off with him. As Strickland's fame and egotistical reputation spreads, Geoffrey decides to chronicle his life.

Dennis Schwartz

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It's rather somber stuff, but faithfully executed by Lewin's literary direction.

Rated: B

Jun 11, 2015

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Emanuel Levy

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Lewin's version of Maugham's novel is intelligent, resonant, and extremely well acted by Herbert Marshall (as the author) and George (All About Eve) Sanders as the painter.

Rated: B+

Mar 21, 2012

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Visually striking, very literary-minded version of the Maugham novel.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 29, 2006

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nick s

Loosely based on French artist Paul Gauguin, this film explores his abrupt turn towards an artists life, upending relationships on the way. It's wonderfully acted and well paced. You might not sympathise with the main character but you have to admit it's an interesting character study.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Steve D

Well written, well acted, and so unpleasant it is hard to watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/16/24

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Audience Member

W. Somerset Maugham is a brilliant writer

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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s r

Enjoyable despite lacking motivations.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

interesting thought provoking movie. george sanders plays strickland a character you love to hate. he is a cad and reckless but at the same time engaging to watch. no wonder herbert marshall character in the movie hates him and intrigued by him at the same time. i feel for the character of strove. cant place the actor that plays that part but i feel for him. he is completely devoted to his wife and she hates strickland only to later end up leaving strove for strickland. dont know if she fell for him or just wanted to escape her boring dull life. such a shame. ultimately dirk strover was used by his wife and strickland ended up using her. she was nothing to him but an art subject. overrall good drama and worth watching. :)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

Way too much of a case of a pseudo-intellectual main character, and too much melodrama.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Albert Lewin

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George Sanders

Charles Strickland

Herbert Marshall

Geoffrey Wolfe

Doris Dudley

Blanche Stroeve

Steven Geray

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Synopsis

When stockbroker Charles Strickland (George Sanders) abruptly abandons his wife and family, his friend, writer Geoffrey Wolfe (Herbert Marshall), tracks him to Paris. There Strickland pursues his lifelong ambition of becoming a painter and refuses contact with his family. A decade later, Geoffrey visits Dutch artist Dirk Strove, who befriends Strickland, only to see his wife run off with him. As Strickland's fame and egotistical reputation spreads, Geoffrey decides to chronicle his life.

Director: Albert Lewin
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: David L. Loew-Albert Lewin
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 27, 1942, Original
Release Date (DVD): May 29, 2007
Runtime: 1h 29m