Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife (1938): Cast & Plot
Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife is a 1938 romantic comedy directed by Ernst Lubitsch, starring Joseph Crehan as American Tourist (uncredited), Gary Cooper and Claudette Colbert. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife About?
The premise of Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
American multi‑millionaire Michael Brandon hastily weds for the eighth time, marrying Nicole, the daughter of a bankrupt French marquis. Determined not to be merely another number on his list of ex‑wives, Nicole devises her own plan to tame and outwit him.
Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reference to louis xiv
- reference to henry viii
- prague czech republic
- bathtub
- french riviera
- american abroad
- screwball comedy
- swimsuit
- beach
- museum
- engagement
- wedding
+38 more Show fewer
- reference to shakespeare's the taming of the shrew
- reference to napoleon bonaparte
- reference to alexander the great
- lubitsch and cooper
- husband wife relationship
- reference to bluebeard
- prague czechia
- american in france
- honeymoon
- american in europe
- barefoot male
- man wears pajamas
- trip to prague
- man wears shorts
- sunbathing
- man wears an open shirt
- cigarette smoking
- man wears sandals
- barefoot female
- bare chested male
- male star appears shirtless
- rival
- rivalry
- romantic rivalry
- romantic rival
- shower
- taking a shower
- man in a shower
- male in a shower
- man wears a bathrobe
- camera shot of feet
- camera shot of bare feet
- camera shot of a man's bare feet
- telephone call
- broken bathtub
- man in a bathtub
- male in a bathtub
- dance scene
Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife Cast & Characters
Joseph Crehan leads the cast as American Tourist (uncredited), with Gary Cooper as Michael Brandon and Claudette Colbert as Nicole De Loiselle. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch; 58 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ernst Lubitsch
-
Joseph Crehan as American Tourist (uncredited) -
Gary Cooper as Michael Brandon - Claudette Colbert as Nicole De Loiselle
-
Edward Everett Horton as Marquis De Loiselle
Also Starring in Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife
· 54 more- Charles Halton Monsieur de la Coste (uncredited)
- Herman Bing Monsieur Pepinard
- Lionel Pape Monsieur Potin
- Warren Hymer Kid Mulligan
- David Niven Albert De Regnier
- George Davis Maurice - Second Porter (uncredited)
- Leon Ames Ex-Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Gino Corrado Waiter Arranging Furniture (uncredited)
- Chuck Hamilton Male Nurse in Sanitarium (uncredited)
- Olaf Hytten Store President's Valet (uncredited)
- Harry Tenbrook Male Nurse in Sanitarium (uncredited)
- Franklin Pangborn Assistant Hotel Manager
- Sayre Dearing Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Rolfe Sedan Floorwalker
- Ronald R. Rondell Laughing Man in Movie Theatre (uncredited)
- Elizabeth Patterson Aunt Hedwige
Show all 58 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Eugene Borden Waiter on the Stairs (uncredited)
- Michael Visaroff Store Vice-President (uncredited)
- Lawrence Grant Professor Urganzeff
- Jean De Briac Waiter in the Hall (uncredited)
- Amzie Strickland
- Tyler Brooke Clerk
- Sacha Guitry Man Leaving Hotel in France (uncredited)
- Harold Minjir Photographer (uncredited)
- Wolfgang Zilzer Book Salesman (uncredited)
- Jacques Vanaire Barbuchet - Store Manager (uncredited)
- Barlowe Borland Uncle Fernandel (uncredited)
- Grace Goodall Nurse (uncredited)
- Albert Petit Railway Employee (uncredited)
- Pauline Garon Customer (uncredited)
- Mariska Aldrich Nurse at Door (uncredited)
- John Picorri Train Conductor (uncredited)
- Lenore Aubert Party Guest (uncredited)
- Albert D'Arno Newsboy (uncredited)
- Gwen Kenyon
- Sally Martin Little Girl on Beach (uncredited)
- Harriette Haddon
- Dorothy White
- Ray De Ravenne Package Clerk (uncredited)
- Gloria Williams
- Joyce Mathews
- Harry Lamont Head Porter (uncredited)
- Paula DeCardo
- Ruth Rogers
- Dorothy Dayton
- Norah Gale
- Joseph Romantini Headwaiter (uncredited)
- Marie Burton
- Armand Cortes Assistant Hotel Manager
- Lola Jensen
- Alex Woloshin First Porter (uncredited)
- Carol Parker
- Barbara Jackson
- Blanche Franke Cashier (uncredited)
Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife Plot Summary
What happens in Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the stunning French Riviera, Michael Brandon, played by Gary Cooper, is a wealthy and somewhat eccentric businessman with a particular obsession—he wants to buy only the pajama tops. During a visit to a local store, he attempts to purchase his desired item, but the shop refuses to sell just the tops without the matching pants. It is then that an alluring woman named Nicole, portrayed by Claudette Colbert, steps in with a clever solution: she offers to buy the pajama bottoms for herself. Their first interaction is playful and flirtatious, centered around Michael’s admitted insomnia and curiosity about whether the pants are for his family member or lover.
Full summary
The whole story of Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife, scene by scene
Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife.
How Well Do You Know Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife?
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
Where does the story of Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife take place?
Cars in Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife
10 cars on screen, including the Cadillac unknown and the 1936 Peugeot 402 L Taxi.
-
Cadillac unknown Minor role -
1936 Peugeot 402 L Taxi Minor role -
unknown Minor role -
1932 Citroën C4 G Grand Luxe Berline Background role
Seen Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife?
Movies Like Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bluebeard, A Blonde for a Night and Too Many Husbands.
Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife?
Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife released?
Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife was released on March 23, 1938.
Who directed Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife?
Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
More films by Ernst Lubitsch Who is in the cast of Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife?
Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife stars Joseph Crehan as American Tourist (uncredited), Gary Cooper as Michael Brandon and Claudette Colbert as Nicole De Loiselle, among 58 credited actors.
Does Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife have a post-credit scene?
No. Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife 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
