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Du Barry, Woman of Passion

A king idolised her, the Aristocracy worshiped her. A nation hated her, but a Captain of the guard loved her!

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  • Drama
  • Romance

Overview

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.

Keywords

  • based on play or musical
  • french revolution
  • pre-code
  • shopgirl

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 10, 1930
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Director
Sam Taylor
Cinematography
Oliver T. Marsh
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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