

Drama · Thriller · Mystery
Overview
This drama is an updated version of Ulmer's 1944 film Bluebeard. It is set in New York and follows the exploits of an eccentric Parisian painter who has come to New York to escape a controversy surrounding his work. The trouble stems when the model he has used in all his work is found floating dead in the Seine.
Top Cast


Francis Lederer
Francis Lederer
James Harlan Corbin
Francis Lederer
James Harlan Corbin


Gail Patrick
Gail Patrick
Ella Randolph
Gail Patrick
Ella Randolph


Ann Rutherford
Ann Rutherford
Linda 'Morgan' North
Ann Rutherford
Linda 'Morgan' North


Edward Ashley
Edward Ashley
John Earl
Edward Ashley
John Earl


Linda Stirling
Linda Stirling
Helen North
Linda Stirling
Helen North


John Litel
John Litel
Lt. Roberts
John Litel
Lt. Roberts


Leona Roberts
Leona Roberts
Mrs. Corbin
Leona Roberts
Mrs. Corbin


Michael St. Angel
Michael St. Angel
Hunt Mason (as Michael Hawks)
Michael St. Angel
Hunt Mason (as Michael Hawks)


Clifford Brooke
Clifford Brooke
Mr. Hadley
Clifford Brooke
Mr. Hadley


Pierre Watkin
Pierre Watkin
District Attorney
Pierre Watkin
District Attorney
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