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.

Henri Verdoux

Mona Verdoux

Peter Verdoux

Maurice Bottello

Martha Bottello

Annabella Bonheur

Annette, Annabella's maid

Marie Grosnay

Marie's Maid

Yvonne La Salle, Marie's friend

The Girl

Pierre Couvais

Carlotta Couvais

Lena Couvais

Prefect of Police

Detective Morrow

Jean La Salle
September 26, 1947

Henri Verdoux

Mona Verdoux

Peter Verdoux

Maurice Bottello

Martha Bottello

Annabella Bonheur

Annette, Annabella's maid

Marie Grosnay

Marie's Maid

Yvonne La Salle, Marie's friend

The Girl

Pierre Couvais

Carlotta Couvais

Lena Couvais

Prefect of Police

Detective Morrow

Jean La Salle

