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11 November 1944 (USA) moreTagline:
The most sinister love story ever told!Plot:
In Paris, an artist hires portrait models, and after he finishes their portraits, he strangles them. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
One of Carradine's and PRC's finest moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| John Carradine | ... | Gaston Morrell | |
| Jean Parker | ... | Lucille | |
| Nils Asther | ... | Inspector Lefevre | |
| Ludwig Stössel | ... | Jean Lamarte (as Ludwig Stossel) | |
| George Pembroke | ... | Inspector Renard | |
| Teala Loring | ... | Francine | |
| Sonia Sorel | ... | Renee | |
| Henry Kolker | ... | Deschamps | |
| Emmett Lynn | ... | Le Soldat | |
| Iris Adrian | ... | Mimi | |
| Patti McCarty | ... | Babette | |
| Carrie Devan | ... | Constance | |
| Anne Sterling | ... | Jeanette |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
72 min (copyright length) | 70 min (DVD)Country:
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EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Certification:
USA:Approved (PCA #10303) | USA:TV-PG (TV rating) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Sweden:15 | UK:PG (re-rating) (2005) | UK:A (original rating)Fun Stuff
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Eugen Schüfftan was actually the director of photography but could not be credited on screen because he was not yet a member of the cinematographer's union. So he was credited as production designer, the job actually done by director Edgar G. Ulmer, while the camera operator Jockey Arthur Feindel was credited as director of photography. moreSoundtrack:
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This telling of French serial killer Bluebeard (why was he called Bluebeard?) is notable for two reasons - one is John Carradine's haunting yet believable portrayal of a madman's psyche, and the other is for Edgar G. Ulmer's ability to create mood and even grandeur on a tiny budget. While Carradine's acting skills have never been in question, his over-the-top scene stealing in many small roles would make one approach him with caution in a leading role. However, Carradine manages to restrain himself enough to never grow old or cumbersome in the role, while simultaneously delivering his lines memorably - leading to the excellent final crescendo. The plot never tires, the direction is masterful, the ensemble acting (especially the devious art dealer Lamarte) far better than expected, and the final feeling one of satisfaction. While all of this is unadulterated praise, the movie does appear a tad bit stagey (via budgetary concerns) at times, and also moves slowly at certain points. Despite this, Bluebeard is not merely an excellent time-waster, but a movie worthy of any viewer going out, renting, and popping in.