Bluebeard (1944): Cast & Plot
Bluebeard is a 1944 horror thriller directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, starring Jean Parker as Lucille, John Carradine and Sonia Sorel. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- PRC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bluebeard About?
The premise of Bluebeard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The most sinister love story ever told! Young female models are being strangled. Will law enforcement be able to stop the crime wave before more women become victims?
Bluebeard Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- strangulation
- obsession
- paris france
- poverty row film
- compulsion
- deception
- damsel in distress
- madman's psyche
- devious art dealer
- blackmail
- gendarme
- puppet show
+38 more Show fewer
- extortion
- strangled to death
- marionette show
- prostitute
- secret passageway
- turmoil
- paris rooftop
- retribution
- revenge
- french aristocrat
- portrait of strangulation
- cult film
- frustration
- archive footage
- psychopath
- color in title
- reference to mephistopheles
- reference to faust
- puppet
- puppeteer
- american film directed by czech director
- based on story
- painter as artist
- psychological thriller
- b horror
- confessions of a serial killer
- murder of sister
- period drama
- portrait painting
- murder investigation
- artist's model
- sister sister relationship
- undercover
- jealousy
- seamstress
- name as title
- escaping through a sewer
- violence toward women
Bluebeard Cast & Characters
Jean Parker leads the cast as Lucille, with John Carradine as Gaston Morrell and Sonia Sorel as Renee. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edgar G. Ulmer
-
Jean Parker as Lucille -
John Carradine as Gaston Morrell - Sonia Sorel as Renee
- Ludwig Stössel as Jean Lamarte
Also Starring in Bluebeard
· 14 more- George Irving The Duke of Carineaux (Uncredited)
- Nils Asther Inspector Lefevre
- George Pembroke Inspector Renard
- Teala Loring Francine
- Harry Cording Policeman (Uncredited)
- Frank Darien Inquiry Judge (Uncredited)
- Henry Kolker Deschamps
- Iris Adrian Mimi
- Ethelreda Leopold Laughing Courtroom Spectator (Uncredited)
- Eddie Hall Paul (Uncredited)
- Emmett Lynn Soldier
- Patti McCarty Babette
- Anne Sterling Jeanette
- Carrie Devan Constance
More from Edgar G. Ulmer
More films directed by Edgar G. Ulmer: The Cavern, Journey Beneath the Desert, Beyond the Time Barrier and The Amazing Transparent Man.
Bluebeard Plot Summary
What happens in Bluebeard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
All Paris is frightened by the murders attributed to “Bluebeard”. Modiste Lucille is introduced to Gaston Morrell, a puppeteer and painter, by a friend. They are drawn to each other, and she accepts a commission to design costumes for his puppets. Their budding connection adds a glimmer of warmth to a city on edge, and Lucille hopes art and affection might steer Morrell away from darker impulses.
Full summary
The whole story of Bluebeard, scene by scene
Bluebeard Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bluebeard.
How Well Do You Know Bluebeard?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the profession of Lucille, the female lead?
Bluebeard Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Barba Azul” and “Barbazul”.
- Also known as
-
- Barba Azul
- Barbazul
- La follia di Barbablù
- Blaubart
- De zaak Barbe bleue
- Barbe bleue
- Iman da Morte
- Siniparta
- L'affaire Barbe bleue
- Κυανοπώγων
- Κυανοπώγωνας
- Ao hige
+6 more Show fewer
- Синяя борода
- I skuggan av Notre Dame
- Синя борода
- L'affaire Barbe-Bleue
- Barbablava
- 蓝胡子
Seen Bluebeard?
Movies Like Bluebeard
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bluebeard, Bluebeard and Blue Eyes of the Broken Doll.
Bluebeard FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bluebeard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bluebeard?
Bluebeard runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Bluebeard released?
Bluebeard was released on October 26, 1944.
Who directed Bluebeard?
Bluebeard was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
More films by Edgar G. Ulmer Who is in the cast of Bluebeard?
Bluebeard stars Jean Parker as Lucille, John Carradine as Gaston Morrell and Sonia Sorel as Renee, among 18 credited actors.
Does Bluebeard have a post-credit scene?
No. Bluebeard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
