Du Barry, Woman of Passion (1930): Cast & Plot
Du Barry, Woman of Passion is a 1930 romantic drama directed by Sam Taylor, starring Norma Talmadge as Madame Du Barry, Ullrich Haupt and Conrad Nagel. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Sam Taylor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Art Cinema Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Du Barry, Woman of Passion About?
The premise of Du Barry, Woman of Passion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jeannette Vaubernier, a impulsive millinery shopgirl, dreams of luxury. While delivering a hat she swims in a forest pool, is rescued by guard Cosse de Brissac and they fall in love. The cunning Jeanne du Barry discovers her, brings her to La Gourda’s, where she becomes a favourite of the court, adored by the king and despised by the nation.
Du Barry, Woman of Passion Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- king louis xv
- french revolution
Du Barry, Woman of Passion Cast & Characters
Norma Talmadge leads the cast as Madame Du Barry, with Ullrich Haupt as Jean Du Barry and Conrad Nagel as Cosse de Brissac. Directed by Sam Taylor; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sam Taylor
- Norma Talmadge as Madame Du Barry
- Ullrich Haupt as Jean Du Barry
- Conrad Nagel as Cosse de Brissac
- Tom Ricketts as King's Aide
Also Starring in Du Barry, Woman of Passion
· 16 more- William Farnum Louis XV
- Hobart Bosworth Duc de Brissac
- Clark Gable
- Oscar Apfel Bit role
- Henry Kolker D'Aiguillon
- Edwin Maxwell Maupeou
- Michael Visaroff Bit role (voice)
- Edgar Norton Renal
- E. Alyn Warren Denys
- Alison Skipworth La Gourdan
- Eugenie Besserer Rosalie / Prison Matron
- Lucille La Verne Bit role (voice)
- Tom Santschi Bit role (voice)
- Cissy Fitzgerald Bit role
- Knute Erickson Jailer
- Earle Browne Stage Director
More from Sam Taylor
More films directed by Sam Taylor: Nothing But Trouble, Vagabond Lady, The Cat’s-Paw and Ambassador Bill.
Du Barry, Woman of Passion Plot Summary
What happens in Du Barry, Woman of Passion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the 18th-century Kingdom of France, Cosse de Brissac, Conrad Nagel, a private in the King’s Guard, frees Jeannette Vaubernier when she gets stuck in a pond, and he is instantly charmed by her beauty and spirit. Jeannette Vaubernier, Norma Talmadge, dislikes working in a millinery shop but loves beautiful things, wealth, and the prospect of being in love.
Cosse and Jeannette begin courting. However, their relationship is put in jeopardy when Jeannette is hired to be an “attraction” at the opulent gambling house frequented by aristocrats. She gains the admiration of multiple high-ranking noblemen, and King Louis XV, William Farnum, is intrigued by her reputation. Despite Cosse disapproving of Jeannette’s new employment, he proposes marriage, which she accepts.
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Du Barry, Woman of Passion Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “A Sedutora” and “Dubarry”.
- Also known as
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- A Sedutora
- Dubarry
- Du Barry, mujer de pasión
- Madame Dubarry
- Madame DuBarry, a szenvedély asszonya
- Madame Du Barry
- Flame of the Flesh
- Kungens älskarinna
- Дю Бари, жена на страстта
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Du Barry, Woman of Passion FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Du Barry, Woman of Passion, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Du Barry, Woman of Passion?
Du Barry, Woman of Passion runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Du Barry, Woman of Passion released?
Du Barry, Woman of Passion was released on October 10, 1930.
Who directed Du Barry, Woman of Passion?
Du Barry, Woman of Passion was directed by Sam Taylor.
More films by Sam Taylor Who is in the cast of Du Barry, Woman of Passion?
Du Barry, Woman of Passion stars Norma Talmadge as Madame Du Barry, Ullrich Haupt as Jean Du Barry and Conrad Nagel as Cosse de Brissac, among 20 credited actors.
Does Du Barry, Woman of Passion have a post-credit scene?
No. Du Barry, Woman of Passion has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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