Barbe-bleue 1901

Directed by Georges Méliès

The mysterious Bluebeard proposes to the reluctant daughter of an aristocrat, who grants her marriage after seeing his enormous wealth. After signing the marriage certificate, the lady is taken to her husband's castle, where she visits the kitchens and sits at the wedding feast. Later, in private, Bluebeard gives her the keys to the entire palace, but warns her never to enter a particular room.