The Loves of Madame Dubarry

British International Pictures

Industry	Film production
Headquarters	United Kingdom
Products	Films

I Give My Heart (known in the United States as The Loves of Madame Dubarry) is a 1935 British historical film adapted from the operetta The DuBarry, originally composed by Carl Millöcker and arranged by Theo Mackeben. The film was directed by Marcel Varnel and produced under the banner of British International Pictures (BIP), portraying the story of Madame Du Barry.

Plot

Jeanne, a milliner admired by members of the nobility, becomes romantically involved with René, who writes for Count du Barry. Subsequently, she weds the Count and rises to become the mistress of Louis XV.

Cast

• Gitta Alpar portraying Madame du Barry
• Patrick Waddington as René
• Owen Nares in the role of Louis XV of France
• Arthur Margetson playing Count Du Barry
• Margaret Bannerman as Marechale
• Hugh Miller cast as Choiseul
• Gibb McLaughlin in the role of De Brissac
• Iris Ashley as Margot
• Hay Petrie portraying Cascal
• Cicely Paget-Bowman
• Philip Ridgeway

Critical reception

According to Allmovie, the film represents "typical historical drama material," providing an opportunity for numerous prominent European actors to don period costumes for 90 minutes. Meanwhile, TV Guide described it as "a somewhat rigid British production that is competently made but lacks engagement," awarding it 2 out of 5 stars.