Du Barry Was a Lady
1943, English. Directed by Roy Del Ruth.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Roy Del RuthDirector
- Red SkeltonLouis Blore / King Louis
- Lucille BallMay Daly / Madame Du Barry
- Gene KellyAlec Howe / Black Arrow
- Virginia O'BrienGinny
- Rags RaglandCharlie / Dauphin
- Zero MostelRami / Taliostra
- Donald MeekMr. Jones / Duc de Choiseul
- Douglass DumbrilleWillie / Duc de Rigor
- George GivotCheezy / Count de Roquefort
- Louise BeaversNiagara
- Tommy DorseyTommy Dorsey
- Richard AinleyMarching Rebel Behind King Louis (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 13 August 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Irving Brecher
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Du Barry Was a Lady runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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Du Barry Was a Lady is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Du Barry Was a Lady?
If you liked Du Barry Was a Lady, try Cinderfella, A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny.
Who directed Du Barry Was a Lady?
Du Barry Was a Lady (1943) was directed by Roy Del Ruth and stars Red Skelton, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly.