Du Barry, Woman of Passion (1930)
A king idolised her, the Aristocracy worshiped her. A nation hated her, but a Captain of the guard loved her!
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.
Director: Sam Taylor
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 10, 1930
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- David Belasco (Story)
- Sam Taylor (Adaptation)
Cinematography: Oliver T. Marsh
Editing: Allen McNeil
Production: Art Cinema Corporation, Joseph M. Schenck Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
french revolution, based on play or musical, pre-code, shopgirl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Du Barry, Woman of Passion stars Norma Talmadge, William Farnum, Conrad Nagel, Hobart Bosworth, Alison Skipworth, E. Alyn Warren.
- How long is Du Barry, Woman of Passion?
- Du Barry, Woman of Passion has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Du Barry, Woman of Passion?
- Du Barry, Woman of Passion is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Du Barry, Woman of Passion produced?
- Du Barry, Woman of Passion was produced in United States of America.