Madame Du Barry (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1917, Madame Du Barry is a drama and history film directed by J. Gordon Edwards, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The picture shows Jeanette (Thelda Bara) becoming the mistress of the ambitious Jean DuBarry (Herschel Mayall) who marries her off to one of his cousins so that she has an entree to the court. She soon becomes the favorite of the King (Charles Clary) and Jean DuBarry becomes a regular around the Court too. But all this is disturbed when Madame DuBarry falls for Conte Brissac of the King's Guard (Fred Church). DuBarry's attempts to expose her affair only get him banished from the court.
Who’s in it. Madame Du Barry stars Theda Bara as Madame Du Barry, Charles Clary as Louis XV, Herschel Mayall as Jean du Barry and Fred Church as Cossé-Brissac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Madame Du Barry has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madame Du Barry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madame Du Barry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madame Du Barry (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madame Du Barry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Madame Du Barry worth watching?
- Madame Du Barry holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Madame Du Barry?
- Madame Du Barry stars Theda Bara, Charles Clary, Herschel Mayall, Fred Church and Genevieve Blinn.
- When was Madame Du Barry released?
- Madame Du Barry was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.