Comedy Cult Classic

Brigitte Bardot stirs up romantic chaos as a model determined to catch her editor’s eye.

HER BRIDAL NIGHT

Brigitte Bardot...Sexiest Package From Paris

1956 · 1h 35m · NR · Comedy / Romance · IMDB TMDB

Editors (Louis Jourdan, Micheline Presle) of a French magazine discover a blond sexpot (Brigitte Bardot) and make her famous.

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Quick Answer

What is Her Bridal Night about?

Her Bridal Night is a 1956 French comedy-romance film directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit about Chouchou, a model who goes to great lengths to win the affection of her oblivious magazine editor.

Programmer's Pick

Brigitte Bardot turns heads and hearts as Chouchou, whose lingerie-clad woodland antics redefine the chase. If you like your romance with a wink and a wardrobe malfunction, this French confection delivers.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the glamorous world of French fashion, Her Bridal Night finds Brigitte Bardot in the role of Chouchou, a beautiful and ambitious model. Smitten with Michel, the editor of a fashion magazine, Chouchou is determined to make him notice her—despite his apparent cluelessness. As her efforts to catch his eye become increasingly bold, including an attention-grabbing escapade in the woods clad in sheer lingerie, the film delivers a playful tone filled with flirtation and comic misunderstandings. This breezy romantic comedy is a showcase for Bardot’s charisma and comedic timing, offering a lighthearted look at modern love and ambition in 1950s Paris.

Details & Specs

Director: Pierre Gaspard-Huit
Writers: Philippe Agostini, Odette Joyeux, Juliette Saint-Giniez
Release: 1956
Runtime: 1h 35m
Country: France
Language: French
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Also Known As: The Bride Is Much Too Beautiful

Why This Matters

This adaptation of Odette Joyeux's 1954 novel features Brigitte Bardot alongside Micheline Presle and Louis Jourdan, and showcases the work of art director Jean d'Eaubonne, with production spanning both Billancourt Studios and on-location shooting in Saint-Émilion.

— SassyFlix Curator