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Bluebeard (1938) | Criteria

Still from Bluebeard — Bluebeard (1938) — Jean Painlevé, Ernst LubitschPhotographed by Leo Tover

Poster for Bluebeard

Jean Painlevé, Ernst Lubitsch

Bluebeard

Bluebeard's 8th Wife

France / English / 1938 / 1h 25m

Comedy Romance Shorts

Letterboxd: 3.62/5·9.2K ratings·2.5K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Inspired by the groundbreaking use of film in the analysis of movement by physiologist Étienne-Jules Marey, Jean Painlevé animated the opéra bouffe BLUEBEARD, about the legendary knight, using clay dolls made by sculptor René Bertrand and Bertrand’s three young children.

Included in
Starring Claudette Colbert
Position 9
Included in
December 2022
Position 9
Included in
The Lubitsch Touch
Position 2
Included in
September 2021
Position 9

Credits

Crew

DirectorJean Painlevé, Ernst Lubitsch

WriterCharles Brackett, Billy Wilder

CinematographerLeo Tover

ComposerWerner R. Heymann, Friedrich Hollaender

EditorWilliam Shea

ProducerErnst Lubitsch

Cast

Claudette Colbertas Nicole De Loiselle

Gary Cooperas Michael Brandon

Edward Everett Hortonas Marquis De Loiselle

David Nivenas Albert De Regnier

Elizabeth Pattersonas Aunt Hedwige

Herman Bingas Monsieur Pepinard

Warren Hymeras Kid Mulligan

Franklin Pangbornas Assistant Hotel Manager

Armand Cortesas Assistant Hotel Manager

Rolfe Sedanas Floorwalker

Lawrence Grantas Professor Urganzeff

Lionel Papeas Monsieur Potin

Tyler Brookeas Clerk

Leon Amesas Ex-Chauffeur (uncredited)

Gino Corradoas Waiter Arranging Furniture (uncredited)

Joseph Crehanas American Tourist (uncredited)

George Davisas Maurice - Second Porter (uncredited)

Mariska Aldrichas Nurse at Door (uncredited)

Lenore Aubertas Party Guest (uncredited)

Eugene Bordenas Waiter on the Stairs (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Poster for To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be1942

Both directed by Ernst Lubitsch

Or

The Vampire1945Both directed by Jean Painlevé
The Love Life of the Octopus1967Both directed by Jean Painlevé