The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)

Lowell Gilmore: Basil Hallward

Photos 

Quotes 

• Basil Hallward : [having seen Dorian's corrupted portrait]  But this is monstrous. It's beyond nature, beyond reason. What does it mean?

  Dorian Gray : On the day you finished this painting, I made a wish. Perhaps you would call it a prayer. My wish was granted.

  Basil Hallward : But you told me you had destroyed my painting.

  Dorian Gray : I was wrong. It has destroyed me.

  Basil Hallward : It has the eyes of the Devil!

  Dorian Gray : Each of us has heaven and hell in him.

  Basil Hallward : If this is true... if this is what you've done with your life, it is far worse than anything that's being said of you. Do you know how to pray, Dorian?

• Dorian Gray : Wait. You must not look at it.

  Basil Hallward : [about to uncover his painting]  Not look at my own work? You're not serious. Why shouldn't I look at it?

  Dorian Gray : I don't offer any explanation and do not ask for any. But if you try to look at that picture, Basil, on my word of honor, I will never speak to you again.

  Basil Hallward : What on earth is the matter with you?