Bluebeard's 8th Wife


1923

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Release Date
Sep 9, 1923
Premiere Information
New York opening: 5 Aug 1923
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel La Huitième Femme de Barbe Bleue by Alfred Savoir (trans. by Charlton Andrews; New York opening under the title Bluebeard's 8th Wife: 1921).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
5,960ft (6 reels)

Synopsis

Mona de Briac, beautiful daughter of a French nobleman, is induced to marry wealthy American John Brandon because her family needs his money. She learns that her husband has divorced seven wives. This knowledge makes her so angry that she tries to force Brandon, who really loves her, into another divorce. Brandon refuses to release her, and they are finally reconciled.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Release Date
Sep 9, 1923
Premiere Information
New York opening: 5 Aug 1923
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel La Huitième Femme de Barbe Bleue by Alfred Savoir (trans. by Charlton Andrews; New York opening under the title Bluebeard's 8th Wife: 1921).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
5,960ft (6 reels)

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