Bluebeard (1951): Cast
Bluebeard is a 1951 comedy drama directed by Christian-Jaque, starring Pierre Brasseur as Amédée de Salfère dit Barbe-Bleue, Cécile Aubry and Jean Debucourt. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Christian-Jaque
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Alcina
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bluebeard About?
The premise of Bluebeard without spoilers.
Just before wowing critics with Fanfan la Tulipe, director Christian‑Jaque made Barbe‑Bleue. Pierre Brasseur stars as the murderous Bluebeard about to wed for the eighth time. New wife Aline (Cécile Aubry) fears his claims of killed spouses, but when she opens the forbidden locked door an unexpected turn follows. The film uses the Gezacolor process.
Bluebeard Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- parody comedy
- bluebeard
- count
- wedding
- legend
- key
- innkeeper
- envoy
- multiple wives
- reputation
- myth making
- blood stain
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- false confession
- confession
- castle
- snow
- hunt
- false report of death
- fake death
- comical female death
- author appears in film
- fairy tale parody
- innuendo
- ingenue
- modesty
- silhouette while undressing
- nude female silhouette
- crushed to death
- falling to death
- spoof
- asian woman
- death by drowning
- banquet
- hiding in a tree
- wedding ceremony
- red dress
- wedding dress
- death toll
- ball
- lord
- winter
- widow
- funeral
- mourning
- medieval times
- nickname as title
- color in title
- based on fairy tale
- fairy tale
- once upon a time
Bluebeard Cast & Characters
Pierre Brasseur leads the cast as Amédée de Salfère dit Barbe-Bleue, with Cécile Aubry as Aline and Jean Debucourt as Le majordome. Directed by Christian-Jaque; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Christian-Jaque
- Pierre Brasseur as Amédée de Salfère dit Barbe-Bleue
- Cécile Aubry as Aline
- Jean Debucourt as Le majordome
- Georges Chamarat as Le chapelain
Also Starring in Bluebeard
· 27 more- Jacques Sernas Giglio
- Fritz Kortner Haushofmeister
- Lina Carstens Amme
- Hans Albers Blaubart
- Reggie Nalder Le capitaine des gardes
- Robert Arnoux Mathieu les grands pieds
- Fernand Fabre L'envoyé de l'empereur
- Made Siamé La nourrice de Barbe-Bleue (uncredited)
- Arno Paulsen Matthes
- Fernand Rauzéna Giuseppe
- Henri Rollan Le comte d'Etioles
- Espanita Cortez Carmen Esmeralda Dulcinée de la Yotta
- Carl Wery
- Ina Halley Anne
- Célina Cély Anny Fling
- Robert Dartois Le comte de Lurdes (uncredited)
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- Elly Claus Cunégonde von Kronberg Meinsnichtgonfried
- Diana Bel Elvira Del Mare (uncredited)
- Henri Cote
- Gérard Calvi
- Elly Norden Cunégonde von Kronberg Meinscnichtsgonfried
- Denise Cormand Valentine d'Etioles
- Diane Lefort Lucrezia
- Phung Thi Nghiep Kaou-Min-Quang
- Aziza Néri Leïla de Timboli
- Leila Fouad Fatma (uncredited)
- Fred Barius
More from Christian-Jaque
More films directed by Christian-Jaque: The Legend of Frenchie King, Emma Hamilton, The Other Truth and Ivory Coast Adventure.
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Bluebeard FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bluebeard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bluebeard?
Bluebeard runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Bluebeard released?
Bluebeard was released on September 27, 1951.
Who directed Bluebeard?
Bluebeard was directed by Christian-Jaque.
More films by Christian-Jaque Who is in the cast of Bluebeard?
Bluebeard stars Pierre Brasseur as Amédée de Salfère dit Barbe-Bleue, Cécile Aubry as Aline and Jean Debucourt as Le majordome, among 31 credited actors.
Does Bluebeard have a post-credit scene?
No. Bluebeard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bluebeard in?
The original language of Bluebeard is French.
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