Madame du Barry
Synopsis
After Jeanette becomes the mistress of the ambitious Jean du Barry, he marries her off to one of his cousins so that she has an entre to the royal court. She soon becomes the favorite of the King and Jean du Barry becomes a regular around the court too. But all this is disturbed when Madame du Barry falls for Conte Brissac of the King's Guard. Jean du Barry's attempts to expose her affair only get him banished from the court.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gordon Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Dumas, Adrian Johnson
- Original Score
- Carl Millöcker
- Original Title
- Madame du Barry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gordon Edwards
Alexandre Dumas, Adrian Johnson
Carl Millöcker
John W. Boyle
J. Gordon Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
J. Gordon Edwards
Director
Adrian Johnson
Writer
J. Gordon Edwards
Producer
John W. Boyle
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame du Barry
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What is Madame du Barry about?
After Jeanette becomes the mistress of the ambitious Jean du Barry, he marries her off to one of his cousins so that she has an entre to the royal court. She soon becomes the favorite of the King and Jean du Barry becomes a regular around the court too. But all this is disturbed when Madame du Barry falls for Conte Brissac of the King's Guard. Jean du Barry's attempts to expose her affair only get him banished from the court.
Who directed Madame du Barry?
Madame du Barry was directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
Who stars in Madame du Barry?
The principal cast of Madame du Barry includes Theda Bara, Charles Clary, Fred Church, Herschel Mayall, Genevieve Blinn.
When was Madame du Barry released and how long is it?
Madame du Barry was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Madame du Barry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madame du Barry was composed by Carl Millöcker.
Is Madame du Barry based on a book or true story?
Madame du Barry is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas".