Movie

Du Barry Was a Lady

“THE BIG SHOW is BIGGER THAN EVER!”

★ 6.5(18)19431h 41m

Du Barry Was a Lady is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Du Barry Was a Lady

🇦🇺 Australia

Good to know

Director: Roy Del Ruth
Release date: 1943-08-13
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Du Barry Was a Lady — trailer

About Du Barry Was a Lady

Du Barry Was a Lady is a 1943 movie in the Comedy, Fantasy and Music genres, directed by Roy Del Ruth, starring Red Skelton, Lucille Ball and Gene Kelly. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Du Barry Was a Lady in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Red Skelton

Louis Blore / King Louis

Lucille Ball

May Daly / Madame Du Barry

Gene Kelly

Alec Howe / Black Arrow

Virginia O'Brien

Ginny

Rags Ragland

Charlie / Dauphin

Zero Mostel

Rami / Taliostra

Donald Meek

Mr. Jones / Duc de Choiseul

Douglass Dumbrille

Willie / Duc de Rigor

George Givot

Cheezy / Count de Roquefort

Louise Beavers

Niagara

Tommy Dorsey

Richard Ainley

Marching Rebel Behind King Louis (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

dancernightclubmusical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Du Barry Was a Lady in Australia?+

In Australia, Du Barry Was a Lady is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Du Barry Was a Lady on Netflix?+

Du Barry Was a Lady is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Du Barry Was a Lady?+

Du Barry Was a Lady has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Du Barry Was a Lady?+

Du Barry Was a Lady stars Red Skelton, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly, Virginia O'Brien and Rags Ragland.

When did Du Barry Was a Lady come out?+

Du Barry Was a Lady is a 1943 movie directed by Roy Del Ruth.

What genre is Du Barry Was a Lady?+

Du Barry Was a Lady is Comedy, Fantasy and Music film.

Who directed Du Barry Was a Lady?+

Du Barry Was a Lady was directed by Roy Del Ruth.