Monsieur Verdoux (1947) – Filming Locations
Comedy / Crime / Drama · Directed by Charlie Chaplin · Starring Charlie Chaplin, Mady Correll
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
Where was Monsieur Verdoux filmed?
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Various exterior scenes of Verdoux's suburban home and the city streets where he conducts his business. Primary filming location for the domestic and suburban scenes establishing Verdoux's double life as a modest family man
- Pasadena, United States, Pasadena – Scenes involving Verdoux's interactions with wealthy victims and social settings. Affluent Pasadena locations used to film scenes of Verdoux targeting and courting his wealthy victims
- Santa Monica, United States, Santa Monica – Coastal scenes and seaside locations used in the narrative. Southern California coastal location used for scenes establishing the film's romantic and tragic elements