Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife (1938) in Color — Starring Claudette Colbert & Gary Cooper

Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife (1938) — Buy This Classic in Color

Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife is a classic film originally shot in black and white that delivers one of Hollywood’s most sophisticated screwball comedies, a wickedly funny battle of wits between a serial husband and the one woman clever enough to tame him. Directed by the legendary Ernst Lubitsch with a sparkling screenplay by Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett, this 1938 classic stars Claudette Colbert and Gary Cooper in a romantic comedy that proves love is the most dangerous game of all. This restored, professionally colorized version brings the sun-drenched Riviera settings and elegant 1930s fashions to vivid life through careful frame-by-frame colorization. Download your instant, DRM-free copy today for just €15.00 and experience this sparkling romantic comedy in stunning color.

Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Stars: Claudette Colbert, Gary Cooper, Edward Everett Horton, David Niven, Elizabeth Patterson, Herman Bing, Warren Hymer, Franklin Pangborn

Plot Summary

American multimillionaire Michael Brandon meets the beautiful and spirited Nicole de Loiselle in the most unlikely of circumstances — they are both trying to buy pajamas, but neither wants the complete set, leading to a delightful negotiation in a French department store that sets the tone for their entire relationship. Brandon, who has been married and divorced seven times, is immediately smitten by Nicole’s wit and independence. Nicole is equally attracted to the charming American but discovers his notorious matrimonial history and decides that if she is to become wife number eight, she will do so entirely on her own terms. What follows is one of cinema’s most entertaining romantic power struggles, as Nicole systematically outmaneuvers the man who thought he could never be outplayed. She enlists her impoverished aristocratic father in an elaborate campaign of strategic resistance, playing hard to get with such devastating skill that Brandon becomes increasingly desperate in his pursuit. When they finally marry, Nicole demands an ironclad prenuptial agreement that leaves Brandon bewildered and their honeymoon becomes a hilarious war of attrition as both partners attempt to establish dominance over the relationship. Ernst Lubitsch’s famous touch is everywhere in this classic movie — every scene sparkles with double meanings, sophisticated visual humor, and the kind of romantic wit that only Hollywood’s golden age could produce at this extraordinary level of sophistication and charm.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

The colorization process transforms Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife’s glamorous Riviera settings into a breathtaking visual feast. Every scene has been professionally colorized with meticulous attention to the sun-drenched Mediterranean landscapes, the elegant Parisian boutiques, Claudette Colbert’s stunning wardrobe, and the sophisticated world of European high society in the late 1930s. The famous Lubitsch Touch becomes even more delightful when you can appreciate the full visual splendor of every carefully composed frame and elegant setting designed to enhance the comedy. Now also available in colour.

Buy your instant, DRM-free MP4 download today and experience this sparkling Lubitsch classic in magnificent color.

Historical Significance

Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife represents a landmark collaboration between three of Hollywood’s most brilliant talents: director Ernst Lubitsch, whose legendary touch for sophisticated comedy remains unmatched, and screenwriters Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett, who would go on to create some of the greatest films in cinema history. The screenplay was among Wilder’s first major Hollywood credits, and the film’s sharp wit and structural elegance clearly show the emerging genius who would later give the world Sunset Boulevard and Some Like It Hot. Claudette Colbert demonstrates the comic timing and independence that made her one of the era’s most popular leading ladies, while Gary Cooper reveals surprising flair for romantic comedy far from his usual heroic persona. The film also features memorable early performances by David Niven and the incomparable comic support of Edward Everett Horton and Franklin Pangborn, all directed with the impeccable taste and visual wit that defined the Lubitsch Touch.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD restored
• Colorized: Professionally colorized frame-by-frame
• Audio: Original mono restored
• Price: €15.00
• Delivery: Instant download, DRM-free

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: What is Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife about?
A: A spirited French woman becomes the eighth wife of an American multimillionaire serial husband, determined to be the one who finally tames him through wit and strategic resistance.

Q: Who stars in this film?
A: Claudette Colbert and Gary Cooper star in this Ernst Lubitsch-directed screwball comedy, with a screenplay by the legendary Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett.

Q: What is the Lubitsch Touch?
A: The Lubitsch Touch refers to the distinctive style of director Ernst Lubitsch, characterized by sophisticated wit, visual elegance, and an ability to suggest risqué material through subtle implication rather than explicit statement.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: You receive a professionally colorized MP4 file that was originally shot in black and white and has been restored and colorized frame-by-frame.

Q: Is the download DRM-free?
A: Yes, your purchase is completely DRM-free. You can watch it on any device that plays MP4 files.

Q: How do I receive my purchase?
A: After payment, you receive an instant download link. No waiting, no subscriptions.

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