![]() ![]() A misanthropic maniac who has no remorse for his petty actions, Uncle Charlie stands out as one of the earliest, and most vile, depictions of a sociopath in film. When his niece discovers evidence of his dark secret, Charles sets about attempting to murder her, sabotaging a staircase to make her fall to her death, attempting to suffocate her with exhaust fumes in a garage, and ultimately attempting to throw her off a train and get her run over by an oncoming speeding train. ![]() Denouncing widows as " greedy, fat wheezing animals" who exploit their husbands' hard-earned wealth, Charles has strangled at least three women to death, stealing their fortunes for himself. ![]() Complete Monster: Charles " Uncle Charlie" Oakley is a seemingly affable and caring man who in actuality is a cold-blooded Serial Killer known as the "Merry Widow Murderer".It wasn't nominated for Best Picture, Director, Actor or Actress. Award Snub: It received just one Academy Award nomination for Best Story. ![]()
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