THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY 1945 B/W Horror/Drama

Based on Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel of the same name. 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. 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 mystical powers.

Love these old black and white movies from the music score to the imagery and atmosphere. I know the story of Dorian Gray and have seen him portrayed in at least two other films. First time watching this version though.