Du Barry Was a Lady (1943) — Perfery

(1943)Directed by Roy Del Ruth101 minComedy, Fantasy, Music

“THE BIG SHOW is BIGGER THAN EVER!”

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. Soon after, Louis has an accident and gets knocked on the head, where he dreams that he's King Louis XV pursuing the infamous Madame Du Barry.

Red Skeltonas Louis Blore / King Louis

Lucille Ballas May Daly / Madame Du Barry

Gene Kellyas Alec Howe / Black Arrow

Virginia O'Brienas Ginny

Rags Raglandas Charlie / Dauphin

Zero Mostelas Rami / Taliostra

Donald Meekas Mr. Jones / Duc de Choiseul

Douglass Dumbrilleas Willie / Duc de Rigor

George Givotas Cheezy / Count de Roquefort

Louise Beaversas Niagara

Tommy Dorseyas Tommy Dorsey

Richard Ainleyas Marching Rebel Behind King Louis (uncredited)

Grace Albertsonas Perfume Girl (uncredited)

Kay Aldridgeas Mrs. McGowan (uncredited)

EA Ernie Alexanderas Flowers Delivery Man (uncredited)

Richard Alexanderas Marching Rebel Behind King Louis (uncredited)

Sig Arnoas Nick (uncredited)

EB Eleanor Bayleyas Eleanor Bayley (uncredited)

Hugh Beaumontas Footman (uncredited)

Barbara Bedfordas Ambrose's Wife (uncredited)

Brooks Benedictas Club Patron (uncredited)

Clara Blandickas Old Lady on Subway (uncredited)

Hazel Brooksas Miss June (uncredited)

Pauline Byrneas Six Hits and a Miss Member (uncredited)