The Blue Veil (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1951, The Blue Veil is a drama film directed by Curtis Bernhardt, running about 113 minutes. “Who is the real Mother of this Child? The woman who gave it life... or the woman who gave it love?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A World War I widow loses her only child and spends the rest of her life as a children's nurse.
Who’s in it. The Blue Veil stars Jane Wyman as Louise Mason, Charles Laughton as Fred K. Begley, Joan Blondell as Annie Rawlins and Richard Carlson as Gerald Kean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Blue Veil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.6M at the box office.
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 (1951)?
- 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 6.6 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 Jane Wyman, Charles Laughton, Joan Blondell, Richard Carlson and Agnes Moorehead.
- When was The Blue Veil released?
- The Blue Veil was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.