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Bluebeard (1944)

APPROVED  72 min  -  Crime | Film-Noir | Horror   -  11 November 1944 (USA)
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In Paris, an artist hires portrait models, and after he finishes their portraits, he strangles them.

Director:

Edgar G. Ulmer

Writers:

Arnold Phillips (story), Werner H. Furst (story), and 1 more credit »
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Bluebeard -- In Paris, an artist hires portrait models, and after he finishes their portraits, he strangles them. Bluebeard -- Ghost Hunters Academy winner and the newest member to join the team, Adam Berry, answers questions in this exclusive Q&A.
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
John Carradine ...
Gaston Morel
Jean Parker ...
Nils Asther ...
Inspector Jacques Lefevre
Ludwig Stössel Ludwig Stössel ...
Jean Lamarte (as Ludwig Stossel)
George Pembroke George Pembroke ...
Inspector Renard
Teala Loring Teala Loring ...
Francine Lutien
Sonia Sorel Sonia Sorel ...
Renee Claremont
Henry Kolker Henry Kolker ...
Deschamps
Emmett Lynn Emmett Lynn ...
Le Soldat
Iris Adrian Iris Adrian ...
Mimi Robert
Patti McCarty Patti McCarty ...
Babette
Carrie Devan Carrie Devan ...
Constance
Anne Sterling Anne Sterling ...
Jeanette Le Beau
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Storyline

A killer of young women, dubbed Bluebeard, is loose in Paris. Lucille and her friends meet Gaston Morrell, a puppeteer. He invites them to a show the next night; they go. Afterwards, he walks with Lucille; she offers to make costumes for his next show, he accepts, and feelings develop that may lead to love. She suspects he has a tragic past. Meanwhile, his leaving the show with Lucille prompts the jealousy of Renee, Gaston's sometime lover. Lucille's younger sister, Francine, comes back to Paris - her boyfriend is Inspector Lefebre, who's hunting for Bluebeard. Some clues point toward Lamart, a greedy art dealer. Who is in danger, and can Gaston be trusted? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Portrait | Puppeteer | Model | Killer | Artist  | See more »

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The most sinister love story ever told!

Genres:

Crime | Film-Noir | Horror | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Barbe bleue See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(copyright length)  | (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Film debut of actress Sonia Sorel (Mrs. John Carradine), who went on to do several more titles for director Edgar G. Ulmer. See more »

Quotes

Gaston Morrell: Lucille, I want to tell you something no other living person knows...
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Connections

Featured in "Creature Features: The Mummy/Bluebeard (#1.24)" (1971) See more »

Soundtracks

"Faust"
(1859)
Written by Charles Gounod
Excerpts played and sung in English at the marionette show
Excerpts played often in the score See more »