Bluebeard(1951)
Barbe-Bleue
Bluebeard Synopsis
Just before wowing international critics and moviegoers with his adventure romp Fanfan la Tulipe, director Christian-Jaque dashed off the lampoonish Barbe-Bleue. Ostensibly the story of the famed wife-killing potentate Bluebeard (Pierre Brasseur), this lighthearted costumer begins as the title character is poised to march down the matrimonial aisle for the eighth time. Barbe-Bleue's newest spouse Aline (Cécile Aubry) is kept in line by her husband's claims of murdering her predecessors. But when Aline opens the famous locked door to the equally famous hidden room, both she and the audience are in for quite a surprise. The frivolous nature of Barbe-Bleue is underlined by its pleasing utilization of the French Gezacolor process.
Bluebeard (1951) is a drama and comedy film directed by Christian-Jaque, released on September 27, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Pierre Brasseur, Cécile Aubry, Jean Debucourt and Robert Arnoux. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Christian-Jaque
- Writers:
- Jean Bernard-Luc, Charles Perrault, Henri Jeanson
- Production:
- Alcina
- Status:
- Released
Bluebeard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pierre Brasseur
as Amédée de Salfère dit Barbe-Bleue
Cécile Aubry
as Aline
Jean Debucourt
as Le majordome
Robert Arnoux
as Mathieu les grands pieds
Jacques Sernas
as Giglio
Célina Cély
as Anny Fling
Georges Chamarat
as Le chapelain
- Elly Norden
Elly Norden
as Cunégonde von Kronberg Meinscnichtsgonfried
Fernand Rauzéna
as Giuseppe
Ina Halley
as Anne
Henri Rollan
as Le comte d'Etioles
- Denise Cormand
Denise Cormand
as Valentine d'Etioles
Key crew
Directed by Christian-Jaque, written by Jean Bernard-Luc, Charles Perrault and Henri Jeanson.
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Bluebeard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Bluebeard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bluebeard online?
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Who stars in Bluebeard?
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The main cast of Bluebeard (1951) includes Pierre Brasseur, Cécile Aubry, Jean Debucourt, Robert Arnoux and Jacques Sernas. The film was directed by Christian-Jaque. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bluebeard released?
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Bluebeard was released on September 27, 1951 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Bluebeard worth watching?
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Bluebeard (1951) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.