
The Oval Portrait
1934, English. Directed by Richard L. Bare.
An artist is so consumed with painting a portrait of the women he loves that he doesn't notice she is dying until it's too late. Shot as a silent film.
- Runtime
- 0h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- 1 January 1934
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What The Oval Portrait is based on
The Oval Portrait is adapted from a short story.
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How long is The Oval Portrait?
The Oval Portrait runs 18 minutes (0h 18m).
Does The Oval Portrait have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Oval Portrait. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Oval Portrait parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Oval Portrait is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Oval Portrait on?
The Oval Portrait isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1934. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Oval Portrait?
If you liked The Oval Portrait, try Celia, Canvas, Scarlet Street.
Who directed The Oval Portrait?
The Oval Portrait (1934) was directed by Richard L. Bare and stars Margaret Reynolds, Isabel Vecki, Richard Salisian.
What is The Oval Portrait based on?
The Oval Portrait is adapted from a short story.