Bluebeard (1944)
- Directed by
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Genre
- film noir, crime film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Rated
- NR
- Rating
- 5.5 of 10 from 51 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A 19th century puppeteer and painter preys on women who model for him, killing them and hiding their bodies. A young woman tries to uncover his secret after noticing similarities between his work and local disappearances.
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What happens
Bluebeard is a 1944 American historical film noir directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, starring John Carradine in the title role. The film also stars Jean Parker. The film is based on the famous French tale Barbe bleue that tells the story of a violent nobleman in the habit of murdering his wives and the attempts of one wife to avoid the fate of her predecessors. The film is registered in the public domain. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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