Du Barry Was a Lady
“THE BIG SHOW is BIGGER THAN EVER!”
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.
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Du Barry Was A Lady - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-17
Top Cast
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Red Skelton
Louis Blore / King Louis
Lucille Ball
May Daly / Madame Du Barry
Gene Kelly
Alec Howe / Black Arrow
Virginia O'Brien
Ginny
Rags Ragland
Charlie / Dauphin
Zero Mostel
Rami / Taliostra
Donald Meek
Mr. Jones / Duc de Choiseul
Douglass Dumbrille
Willie / Duc de Rigor
George Givot
Cheezy / Count de Roquefort
Louise Beavers
Niagara
Tommy Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey
Richard Ainley
Marching Rebel Behind King Louis (uncredited)
Grace Albertson
Perfume Girl (uncredited)
Kay Aldridge
Mrs. McGowan (uncredited)
Ernie Alexander
Flowers Delivery Man (uncredited)
Richard Alexander
Marching Rebel Behind King Louis (uncredited)
Sig Arno
Nick (uncredited)
Eleanor Bayley
Eleanor Bayley (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 13, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Irving Brecher
- Original Score
- Cole Porter
- Original Title
- Du Barry Was a Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Irving Brecher, Nancy Hamilton, Herbert Fields, Buddy G. DeSylva, Cole Porter, Ralph Freed
Cole Porter
Karl Freund
Blanche Sewell
Arthur Freed
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Irving Brecher
Screenplay
Arthur Freed
Producer
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Cole Porter
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Du Barry Was a Lady
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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 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.
Who directed Du Barry Was a Lady?
Du Barry Was a Lady was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Du Barry Was a Lady?
The principal cast of Du Barry Was a Lady includes Red Skelton, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly, Virginia O'Brien, Rags Ragland.
When was Du Barry Was a Lady released and how long is it?
Du Barry Was a Lady was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Du Barry Was a Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Du Barry Was a Lady was composed by Cole Porter.