Curious fact about the 15th-century figure around whom the Bluebeard legend grew: Gilles de Rais was a companion in arms of Joan of Arc and was present at her greatest triumph, the relief of Orleans. His depredations (child murders and God knows what else) came later.
"Sudden Fear" was the first significant film scored (quite well) by the young Elmer Bernstein, a New York figure who was coming out of military bands and radio work. His career suffered thereafter from "graylisting" -- he had written reviews for the "Daily Worker"!) -- but revived with the curious combo of "The Ten Commandments" and "The Man with the Golden Arm" in 1955-56.
Curious fact about the 15th-century figure around whom the Bluebeard legend grew: Gilles de Rais was a companion in arms of Joan of Arc and was present at her greatest triumph, the relief of Orleans. His depredations (child murders and God knows what else) came later.
"Sudden Fear" was the first significant film scored (quite well) by the young Elmer Bernstein, a New York figure who was coming out of military bands and radio work. His career suffered thereafter from "graylisting" -- he had written reviews for the "Daily Worker"!) -- but revived with the curious combo of "The Ten Commandments" and "The Man with the Golden Arm" in 1955-56.
Excellent view of the Bluebeard's longevity. I didn't see CAST A DARK SHADOW, with Dirk Bogarde and Margaret Lockwood, on your list.