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Dorian Gray (other)
Dorian Gray is the main character of the novel ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1890) by Oscar Wilde. Dorian Gray may also refer to: Film * ''Dorian Gray'' (1970 film), an Italian film adaptation of the novel * ''Dorian Gray'' (2009 film), a British film adaptation of the novel People * Dorian Gray (actress) (1936–2011), the stage name of the Italian film actress Maria Luisa Mangini * Dorian Gray (UK singer), the stage name of English pop singer Tony Ellingham * Soren Mounir, a Swiss singer-songwriter also known as "Dorian Gray" Other uses * Dorian Gray (club), a nightclub in Frankfurt am Main, Germany * Dorian Gray (band), a 1980s Croatian music group * ''Dorian Gray'' (Bourne), a contemporary dance adaptation of the novel See also * Adaptation of ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'', for further books, films, musicals and plays based on the novel * Dorian Gray syndrome * The Picture of Dorian Gray (other) ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' is an 1890 novel by Oscar Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorian Gray (character)
Dorian Gray is a fictional character and the protagonist of Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel ''The Picture of Dorian Gray''. He is an aristocratic Victorian man. Background Dorian is the grandson of the late Lord Kelso. Dorian's mother, Lady Margaret Devereux, was portrayed as a beautiful aristocrat who married below her class without the consent of her father. Lord Kelso then paid a man to provoke Dorian's father, a junior military officer, into a duel, leading to the death of Dorian's father. Margaret then returned to Kelso's home, but died soon after. It is revealed that Lord Kelso raised Dorian until Kelso's death, but that the two had a mutual dislike for each other. Plot The novel's plot varies among the published versions. The summary below deals with the longest version, the 1891 novel. However, certain episodes describe in particular Dorian's encounter with (and subsequent murder of) James Vane. This does not appear in the version originally submitted by Wilde for publishin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' is a philosophical fiction, philosophical 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 The novel-length version was published in April 1891. 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 Hedonism, hedonistic worldview: that beauty and sensual fulfillment are the only things worth pursuing in life. Newly understanding that his beauty will fade, Dorian expresses the desire to Deal with the Devil, sell his soul, to ensure that the picture, rather than he, will age and fade. The wish is granted, and Dorian pursues a libertine lif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorian Gray (1970 Film)
''Dorian Gray'' ( it, Il dio chiamato Dorian, translation=''The god called Dorian'') a.k.a. ''The Sins of Dorian Gray'' and ''The Secret of Dorian Gray'' is a 1970 film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' starring Helmut Berger. Directed by Massimo Dallamano and produced by Harry Alan Towers, the film stresses the decadence and eroticism of the story and changes the setting to early 1970s London. The sexual liberation of the late 1960s and early 1970s provides a fitting backdrop for Dorian's escapades in this version, and also the general clothing and fashion style of the era is extrapolated into a 1970s version of the aesthetic, decadent world of the 1890s novel. Critical opinion of the film is decidedly mixed. On the one hand, some consider the film trash and sexploitation, while others point out that the film was shot at a unique time in the 20th century when a new openness about sexuality and its depiction on film allowed showing scenes onl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorian Gray (2009 Film)
''Dorian Gray'' is a 2009 British dark fantasy horror film based on Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'', directed by Oliver Parker, and written by Toby Finlay (his first screenplay). The film stars Ben Barnes, Colin Firth, Rebecca Hall, Ben Chaplin, Emilia Fox, and Rachel Hurd-Wood. It tells the story of the title character, an attractive Englishman whose loveliness and spirit are captured in an enchanted painting that keeps him from aging. His portrait becomes further tainted with every sin he commits while he remains young and handsome. ''Dorian Gray'' was released in the United Kingdom on 9 September 2009, by Momentum Pictures, having competed in the Official Fantàstic Competition at the 2009 Sitges Film Festival."Line Up :: Official Fantàstic In Competition Selectio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorian Gray (actress)
Maria Luisa Mangini (2 February 1928 – 15 February 2011), better known as Dorian Gray, was an Italian actress. Biography Gray made her stage debut in 1950. After five years she left the world of the theater and devoted herself to cinema. The role she played most often in films was that of a seductive sex kitten. She played the titular "bad girl" in ''Totò, Peppino e la malafemmina''. She also appeared in Michelangelo Antonioni's ''Il grido''. In 1957, she took part in ''The Nights of Cabiria'' by Federico Fellini. Death On February 15, 2011, Gray committed suicide by gunshot at her home in Torcegno. She was 83 years old; some media, however, reported her age as 75, since she herself claimed to have been born in 1936. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorian Gray (UK Singer)
Dorian Gray is the stage name of Tony Ellingham, an English pop singer who had a UK Top 40 hit with "I've Got You on My Mind" in 1968. Early life and education Sang first with popular Gravesend band 'The Casuals', educated at St Georges School Gravesend Kent. He was born in Gravesend, Kent. Career After leaving the music industry for a while, he started the band Unit Five in 1974.Staff (undated)."Dorian Gray Top 60s Recording Star". Unit Five. Retrieved 26 January 2013. "I've Got You on My Mind" has appeared on compilation albums, including ''BBC Sounds of the 60's'' (November 2011) and ''Honey Honey'' (August 2013); both albums made the top ten in the compilation charts. As well as Unit Five, Gray formed another band "5 in the bar" playing jazz and swing, launched in September 2013. See also * Lists of musicians * List of people from Kent * British pop music British pop music is popular music, produced commercially in the United Kingdom. It emerged in the mid-to l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soren Mounir
Soren Sorensen (born Mounir 31 July) is a Swiss-American singer-songwriter, drummer, keyboardist, record producer and radio commentator; also known as the artist ''Dorian Gray''. Biography Early life Soren was born in Geneva, Switzerland. His professional career began as a drummer, first with progressive rock group KGB (CH) and then more famously in his country with band Alesia (CH) as a drummer-songwriter-producer. In KGB, Soren originally supplied drums and began to write songs. Soren Sorensen's song "Mon Coeur l'aime" was performed by Kathy Leander to represent Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest, in 1996, which was hosted by a-ha singer Morten Harket in Oslo, Norway. Solo career 2007: Soren decides to go solo and signs an important Publishing deal with Editors "SIDOMUSIC B. LIECHTI & Cie" for most of his songs and also signs a production deal for his solo project under the name of Dorian Gray with debut album "Hurt by the Moon". The album is co-produced and mixed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorian Gray (club)
Dorian Gray was a nightclub in the 1980s and 1990s, located in Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Founders Gerd Schüler and Michael Presinger opened the club on November 8, 1978, intending to offer events similar to those at Studio 54 in New York City. Dorian Gray was one of the largest nightclubs in Germany at that time. The design of the nightclub cost more than DM 2.5 million and laid the cornerstone for the successful Airport club brand. The name of the club comes from Oscar Wilde's novel ''The Picture of Dorian Gray''. Dorian Gray was, unusually for a nightclub, located in Hall C of the airport's Terminal 1 building. For this reason, the nightclub remained opened during early morning hours, while the rest of the airport remained closed. Music Up to 2,500 guests danced on three dancefloors (Runningman, Studio 54 and Chillout). In the late 1970s, disco, funk soul, and from 1984 onwards, to electronic dance music such as EBM, house, new wave and techno, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorian Gray (band)
Dorian Gray was a 1980s Yugoslav music group which achieved great prominence in the former Yugoslav rock scene for its artistic and extravagant style and stage performances. It was led by Massimo Savić, who later started a successful solo career. It should not be confused with the short-lived 1970s German band of the same name. Biography The band was formed in 1982 in Zagreb, then SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia consisting of the frontman Massimo Savić (vocals, guitar), Vedran Čupić (guitar), Emil Krnjić (bass guitar), Toni Ostojić (keyboards), and Branko Terzić (drums), who suggested the name ''Dorian Gray'' after the Oscar Wilde's fictional character Dorian Gray. Since the group was into art rock, influenced by artists such as David Sylvian's Japan, Bryan Ferry's Roxy Music and some David Bowie's works, the other members found the suggested name appropriate and gladly accepted it. Their early rehearsals and gigs were taking place in the art gallery of the Zagreb's Student Ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorian Gray (Bourne)
Matthew Bourne's ''Dorian Gray'' is a contemporary dance adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel, ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'', by choreographer Matthew Bourne. The show made its debut in August 2008 at the Edinburgh International Festival and transferred to Sadler's Wells Theatre in London in September 2008. The music was composed by Terry Davies for a rock quintet directed from the keyboard. The set and costumes were designed by Lez Brotherston. Modern setting Various changes are made to the story, which Bourne sets in the modern fashion industry. In this setting, Dorian Gray is a model for a perfume promotion rather than the wealthy socialite of the original text. A billboard poster for the advertising campaign takes the place of the eponymous portrait, whilst Gray's mentor Lord Henry is replaced by the alluring Lady Henrietta. Cyril, a male ballet dancer, replaces Sybil, the actress who catches Dorian's eye in Wilde's novel. In an interview with the ''Sunday Times ''The S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adaptations Of The Picture Of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde's ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1890) has inspired many cinematic, literary, and artistic adaptations. Film and television Listed in chronological order of release or broadcast. Theatrical films *'' Dorian Grays Portræt'' (1910) *:Directed by Axel Strøm *:Starring Valdemar Psilander as Dorian Gray *''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1913) *:Directed by Phillips Smalley *:Starring Wallace Reid as Dorian Gray; Lois Weber, and Smalley. With the screenplay by Weber. * ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1915) *:Directed by Eugene Moore. * ''The Picture of Dorian Grey'' (1916) *:Directed by Vsevolod Meyerhold and Mikhail Doronin *''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1916) *:Directed by Fred W Durrant; screenplay by Rowland Talbot *:Starring Henry Victor as Dorian Gray; Sydney Bland as Basil Hallward; Jack Jordan as Henry Wotton; Pat O'Malley as Sibyl Vane *''Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray'' (1917) *:Directed by Richard Oswald; screenplay by Richard Oswald *:Starring Bernd Aldor as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorian Gray Syndrome
Dorian Gray syndrome (DGS) denotes a cultural and societal phenomenon characterized by a man's extreme pride in his personal appearance and the fitness of his physique, which is accompanied by difficulties in coping with the requirements of psychological maturation and with the aging of his body. The DGS is characterized by a triad of symptoms that overlap, and so combine diagnostic signs of dysmorphophobia, narcissistic character traits, and the immaturity of arrested development, which often are found in paraphilias. Associated with consumption of cosmetic products and services, hair-restoration procedures, anti-impotence drugs, and cosmetic surgery. The term "Dorian Gray syndrome" refers to the protagonist of the novel ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (1891), an exceptionally handsome man whose hedonism and excessive self-love proved detrimental to the personal, social, and emotional aspects of his life, and who sought to escape the ravages of time and his own decadent lifestyl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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