Du Barry Was a Lady (1943)

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Released:
1943-08-13

Overview:
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.

Director:
Roy Del Ruth

Runtime:
1h 41min

Genre:
Comedy, Fantasy, Music

  • Cast:
  • Red Skelton
    as
    Louis Blore / King Louis XV
  • Lucille Ball
    as
    May Daly / Madame Du Barry
  • Gene Kelly
    as
    Alec Howe / Black Arrow
  • Virginia O'Brien
    as
    Ginny
  • Rags Ragland
    as
    Charlie / Dauphin