Public Domain Movies | Bluebeard
Gaston Morel (played by John Carradine), a talented yet tormented artist living in Paris during the late 19th century. Gaston appears to be a refined and charming figure, but beneath his cultured exterior lies a dark secret. He harbors an uncontrollable urge to strangle the women he paints, a compulsion that has resulted in a series of mysterious deaths.
The narrative unfolds as Gaston becomes entangled with a group of aspiring models and artists. He rents a room from Madame Monet (played by Nell O'Day), who owns a boarding house for struggling artists. As Gaston befriends the residents and forms romantic connections with some of the female models, the tension builds. Unbeknownst to them, they are in the company of a man haunted by a macabre compulsion.
Gaston's dual life as an artist and a serial killer adds layers of suspense and psychological complexity to the story. The film explores themes of artistic obsession, inner demons, and the fine line between creativity and madness. Gaston's character is depicted as a tragic figure, struggling with his dark desires while desperately yearning for a connection with others (1944).
Director: Andy Milligan
Stars: Elaine Boies, Louise Gallandra, Jeannie Cusick
