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"Madame DuBarry" is a 1919 German silent historical drama directed by Ernst Lubitsch. Starring Pola Negri as Jeanne Vaubernier and Emil Jannings as King Louis XV, the film chronicles the rise of a working-class woman to become the official mistress of the French monarch. Released in the United States under the title "Passion," the film was a major international success. It is recognized as a significant work of German Expressionist cinema and a stepping stone in Lubitsch's transition to Hollywood.
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Who plays Madame DuBarry in the 1919 film?
Pola Negri plays Jeanne Vaubernier, the woman who rises to become Madame DuBarry. Emil Jannings plays King Louis XV.
What is Madame DuBarry about?
The 1919 German historical drama follows Jeanne Vaubernier's rise from a working-class background to official mistress of the French monarch. The story combines court politics, ambition, and romance.
Who directed Madame DuBarry?
The film was directed by Ernst Lubitsch. It is one of his major German silent historical productions before his later career in Hollywood.
Why is Pola Negri important to Madame DuBarry?
Pola Negri's performance as Jeanne Vaubernier is central to the film's portrayal of ambition and social rise. Her starring role helped establish the film as a major vehicle for a leading silent-film actress.
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