Du Barry, Woman of Passion is a 1930 American pre-Code dramatic film starring Norma Talmadge, produced by her husband Joseph Schenck, released through United Artists, and based on a 1901 stage play Du Barry written and produced by David Belasco and starring Mrs. Leslie Carter.

[1][2] In the 18th century Kingdom of France, Cosse de Brissac, a private in the King's Guard, meets Jeannette Vaubernier when she gets stuck in a pond.

However, their relationship is put in jeopardy when Jeannette is hired to be an "attraction" at the opulent gambling house that aristocrats frequent.

She gains the admiration of multiple high-ranking noblemen, and King Louis XV is intrigued by her reputation.

When she tries to leave the gambling house, she is stopped by the conniving Count Jean Du Barry, who sees her as his ticket to greater wealth and the King's court.

The Duc further informs her that there is starvation in France and commoners hate Jeannette for living an aristocratic lifestyle.

Meanwhile, the King's advisors beg him to repeal the Pacte de Famine to curb the growing rebellion.

As the soldiers prepare to execute him, Jeanette opens the palace gates and lets in the angry mob.

"[4] Photoplay Magazine picked out William Farnum's role as Louis XV as one of the best performances of the year.

[5] Motion Picture News wrote that the film had done well at the box office, and Farnum's performance had been praised, despite the screenplay being considered weak.