Du Barry Was a Lady
"THE BIG SHOW is BIGGER THAN EVER!"
Originally released in 1943. Du Barry Was a Lady is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Starring Red Skelton, Lucille Ball, and Gene Kelly
Synopsis
Hat check man Louis Blore is in love with nightclub star May Daly. May, however, is in love with a poor dancer but wants to marry for money. When Louis wins the Irish Sweepstakes, he asks May to marry him and she accepts even though she doesn't love him. Soon after, Louis has an accident and gets knocked on the head, where he dreams that he's King Louis XV pursuing the infamous Madame Du Barry.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Red Skelton
as Louis Blore / King Louis XV
Lucille Ball
as May Daly / Madame Du Barry
Gene Kelly
as Alec Howe / Black Arrow
Virginia O'Brien
as Ginny
Rags Ragland
as Charlie / Dauphin
Zero Mostel
as Rami, the Swami / Taliostra
Tommy Dorsey
as Tommy Dorsey
Donald Meek
as Mr. Jones / Duc de Choiseul
Douglass Dumbrille
as Willie / Duc de Rigor
George Givot
as Cheezy / Count de Roquefort
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Du Barry Was a Lady about?
Hat check man Louis Blore is in love with nightclub star May Daly. May, however, is in love with a poor dancer but wants to marry for money. When Louis wins the Irish Sweepstakes, he asks May to ma...
Who directed Du Barry Was a Lady?
Du Barry Was a Lady was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
How long is Du Barry Was a Lady?
Du Barry Was a Lady has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Du Barry Was a Lady released?
Du Barry Was a Lady was released on August 13, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Du Barry Was a Lady?
The main cast of Du Barry Was a Lady includes Red Skelton, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly, Virginia O'Brien, Rags Ragland.