The Blue Veil (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, The Blue Veil is a drama film directed by Jean Stelli, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1914, in the first months of World War I, Louise Jarraud loses her husband, killed on the front. Shortly after, she gives birth to a baby, who soon dies. Devastated by this double misfortune, Louise decides to dedicate her life to caring for the children of others. She becomes a nurse with several employers, giving her affection to little boys or girls. A widower and another man propose to her but she refuses twice determined as she is to live only for the children in her charge.
Who’s in it. The Blue Veil stars Gaby Morlay as Louise Jarraud, André Alerme as Ernest Volnar-Bussel, Elvira Popescu as Mona Lorenza and Fernand Charpin as Émile Perrette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Blue Veil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Veil page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Veil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Veil (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blue Veil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blue Veil worth watching?
- The Blue Veil holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blue Veil?
- The Blue Veil stars Gaby Morlay, André Alerme, Elvira Popescu, Fernand Charpin and Aimé Clariond.
- When was The Blue Veil released?
- The Blue Veil was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.