Madame du Barry
After Jeanette becomes the mistress of the ambitious Jean du Barry, he marries her off to one of his cousins so that she has an entre to the royal court. She soon becomes the favorite of the King and Jean du Barry becomes a regular around the court too. But all this is disturbed when Madame du Barry falls for Conte Brissac of the King's Guard. Jean du Barry's attempts to expose her affair only get him banished from the court.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | J. Gordon Edwards |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Lubitsch constructs the film around the tension between opulent spectacle and intimate betrayal. He explores ambition and desire through a series of swift, dramatic turns, relying on Pola Negri's performance which masterfully blends vulnerability with cunning.
What lingers after the final reel is a poignant sense of love as a commodity in a gilded cage of power. Those who tire of simplistic period dramas will find layered tragedy here. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: J. Gordon Edwards
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Best viewed in a focused setting to appreciate the intricate costumes and subtle court politics.
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