Du Barry Was a Lady (1943)
THE BIG SHOW is BIGGER THAN EVER!
1943 · 1h 41m · Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Music
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.
Director: Roy Del Ruth
Writers: Irving Brecher
Music by: Cole Porter
Cinematography: Karl Freund
Editor: Blanche Sewell
Cast
Red Skelton as Louis Blore / King LouisLucille Ball as May Daly / Madame Du BarryGene Kelly as Alec Howe / Black ArrowVirginia O'Brien as GinnyRags Ragland as Charlie / DauphinZero Mostel as Rami / TaliostraDonald Meek as Mr. Jones / Duc de ChoiseulDouglass Dumbrille as Willie / Duc de RigorGeorge Givot as Cheezy / Count de RoquefortLouise Beavers as NiagaraTommy Dorsey as Tommy DorseyRichard Ainley as Marching Rebel Behind King Louis (uncredited)More like this
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