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!

• Drama
• Romance

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.

Rating

6 / 10 (8 votes)

Release date

October 10, 1930

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

English

Director

Sam Taylor

Status

Released