Du Barry, Woman of Passion
“A king idolised her, the Aristocracy worshiped her. A nation hated her, but a Captain of the guard loved her!”
Synopsis
Jeannette Vaubernier, an impulsive shopgirl en route to deliver a hat, dreams of luxury and position as she saunters through the woods, and attracted by a pool of water, she disrobes and plunges in. Cosse de Brissac, a handsome private in the King's Guards, comes to her rescue and they become sweethearts. Meanwhile, Jean Du Barry, a shrewd roué, takes note of her at the millinery shop and tricks her into staying at La Gourda's, where she soon becomes a favorite among the men.
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Norma Talmadge
Madame Du Barry
William Farnum
Louis XV
Conrad Nagel
Cosse de Brissac
Hobart Bosworth
Duc de Brissac
Alison Skipworth
La Gourdan
E. Alyn Warren
Denys
Edgar Norton
Renal
Edwin Maxwell
Maupeou
Henry Kolker
D'Aiguillon
Oscar Apfel
Bit role
Eugenie Besserer
Rosalie / Prison Matron
Earle Browne
Stage Director
Knute Erickson
Jailer
Cissy Fitzgerald
Bit role
Clark Gable
Extra (voice)
Lucille La Verne
Bit role (voice)
Tom Ricketts
King's Aide
Tom Santschi
Bit role (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- David Belasco, Sam Taylor
- Original Title
- Du Barry, Woman of Passion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Art Cinema Corporation, Joseph M. Schenck Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Taylor
David Belasco, Sam Taylor
Oliver T. Marsh
Allen McNeil
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Taylor
Director
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Allen McNeil
Editor
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Du Barry, Woman of Passion
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What is Du Barry, Woman of Passion about?
Jeannette Vaubernier, an impulsive shopgirl en route to deliver a hat, dreams of luxury and position as she saunters through the woods, and attracted by a pool of water, she disrobes and plunges in. Cosse de Brissac, a handsome private in the King's Guards, comes to her rescue and they become sweethearts. Meanwhile, Jean Du Barry, a shrewd roué, takes note of her at the millinery shop and tricks her into staying at La Gourda's, where she soon becomes a favorite among the men.
Who directed Du Barry, Woman of Passion?
Du Barry, Woman of Passion was directed by Sam Taylor.
Who stars in Du Barry, Woman of Passion?
The principal cast of Du Barry, Woman of Passion includes Norma Talmadge, William Farnum, Conrad Nagel, Hobart Bosworth, Alison Skipworth.
When was Du Barry, Woman of Passion released and how long is it?
Du Barry, Woman of Passion was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Du Barry, Woman of Passion?
Du Barry, Woman of Passion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).