Bluebeard's 8th Wife

Name: Bluebeard's 8th Wife
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1938-01-01
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Claudette Colbert, Gary Cooper, Edward Everett Horton, David Niven, Elizabeth Patterson

1938Dir. Ernst Lubitsch1h 25m

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Runtime1h 25m

Released1938

DirectorErnst Lubitsch

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So, 'Bluebeard's 8th Wife' is a Lubitsch comedy that just oozes charm. The atmosphere is light yet it plays with some heavier themes, like the dynamics of marriage and power. I mean, you’ve got this rich guy, Michael Brandon, who’s married seven times before, and now he’s with this headstrong woman, Nicole. The pacing is just right, never rushed, allowing those clever dialogues to breathe. The practical effects aren’t really the focus here, but the performances by Claudette Colbert and Gary Cooper are what really stand out. Colbert, especially, brings a distinctive spark that’s hard to ignore. It's this blend of romance and comedy, and yet it feels like it’s commenting on the absurdity of relationships, which is kind of timeless, don’t you think?

Lubitsch's signature style shines throughStrong performances by Colbert and CooperExplores themes of marriage and individuality