Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
Red Skelton
Louis Blore / King Louis XV
Lucille Ball
May Daly / Madame Du Barry
Gene Kelly
Alec Howe / Black Arrow
Virginia O'Brien
Ginny
Rags Ragland
Charlie / Dauphin
Zero Mostel
Rami, the Swami / Taliostra
Tommy Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey
Donald Meek
Mr. Jones / Duc de Choiseul
Douglass Dumbrille
Willie / Duc de Rigor
George Givot
Cheezy / Count de Roquefort
Louise Beavers
Niagara
Richard Ainley
Marching Rebel Behind King Louis (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
Du Barry Was a Lady was released on August 13, 1943.
The runtime of Du Barry Was a Lady is 1h 41m.
Du Barry Was a Lady is a Comedy, Fantasy, Music movie.
Du Barry Was a Lady has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.
Du Barry Was a Lady is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Du Barry Was a Lady was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
The main cast of Du Barry Was a Lady includes Red Skelton, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly.
Du Barry Was a Lady is originally in English.