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22 of 22 found the following review helpful:
HAVING A BALL WITH LUCY... Aug 30, 2002
Red plays a hat check boy who's nuts over Lucy, a sassy showgirl who pays him no attention whatsoever. All of this changes when Skelton hits a $75,000 jackpot...Lucy agrees to get engaged to Red although she has a crush on Gene Kelly. Red mistakenly drinks a "mickey finn" which was intended for Kelly - in order to prevent him from attending the engagement party - and the rest of the film is a clever dream sequence with Lucy as Mme.DuBarry, Skelton as a King and Kelly the master of derring-do...Zero Mostel is amusing as the comedy psychic and there's a cute cameo by Lana Turner. While this movie version of the famous Broadway show which starred Ethel Merman and Bert Lahr was completely white-washed in order to pacify the blue-nosed Hays office, this film should at least be a fun-fest for those who love Lucy. Critics were especially harsh on this movie when it was released back in 1943 because the original show was bawdy, risque and totally charming: however, Lucy fans will be astonished at how gorgeous she looks here.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 A great musical comedy Jun 07, 2002
By Kaji
This movie was funny, fun costumes, great songs. You could tell why Red Skelton wasn't famous for his singing, but he still did a great job. And watching "I Love Lucy" for years, hearing Lucielle Ball sing in this (at the beginning), it's hard for me believe that that's her voice. I'm not sure. I think it is, but like I said, it's hard to believe. At the end, you KNOW it's her. Gene Kelly has a somewhat small role in this movie, but he's still the wonderful song and dance guy we know so well. My favorite songs are Red Skelton's song: "Esquire Girl", and I believe Virginia O'Brien plays Ginny (?) the Cigar and Cigarette Girl's song "Salomi" that's a fun one to listen to too. It's not my favorite movie, but it's a great one.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 A Beautiful Movie Dec 19, 2001
By Michael Puckett
Now don't get me wrong, `Dubarry Was A Lady' Is not the best Movie Musical I 've ever seen, but it is one of the prettiest. I can't figure out how they where able to achieve such a creamy coloration in the film but the rich pastels used on the sets and costumes are just stunning.There are some wonderful big band numbers with Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra, featuring Dick Haymes. And there is a campy `Salmome' number by the wonderful Virginia O'Brien that is worth watching the entire movie for. Red Skelton has a good time with his duel role, and Gene Kelly looks great and does one nice dance routine, but he mostly sits around mooning over Lucille Ball. Speaking of Lucille Ball, this was her big debut at MGM, and MGM's first full Techincolor musical. The glamour department certainly did it's job on Lucy's tranformation from RKO frump, to MGM siren, she looks incredible! Her firey red hair and trim figure were perfectly set off by the beautiful contemporary costumes, and she looks great in the powdered wigs, and period costumes as well! Give it a look, you will be entertained!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Wow! Feb 14, 2005
By 4EverYoung
I remember when I first saw this movie. It was during the early 80's and I saw it playing at the MGM Grand theatre (before it became what is now Bally's) They used to have this theatre located on the mezzanine level that was all done up in fancy decor, with leather couches & a cocktail waitress service. What I remember most about the movie was how captivated I was by the story, actors, and vivid colors. Red Skeleton does this bit in the movie where he is drinking while slowly becoming drunk. Lucille Ball uses the same comedic skit on her famous "I Love Lucy' Show entitled "Lucy does a commercial" It was at the approval of Red with whom she was fast friends, that she was able to make a funny skit even funnier. They certainly don't make movies like this anymore, which makes watching this over & over again more special
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Lucy never looked better! May 24, 2000
WOW! This was Lucille Ball's first color film, and she looks absolutely gorgeous in Technicolor! She was born to be in it; the name Technicolor Tessie suits her perfectly! She never looked more beautiful! Her and Red Skelton have such great chemistry together. This movie shows off Lucille's amazing acting abilities. She goes from a nightclub singer to royalty in 5 minutes. Her whole personality transforms with her character. She was so versatile, and she gets a chance to show off her versatility in this film. This is probably her best film ever, along with The Big Street, according to her.DuBarry has many great songs, including, in Lucy's words, "The hauntingly lovely" "Do I Love You?", and the ever famous Lucy-Ethel duet, "Friendship". Lucy shines so brightly in this movie. I loved this movie, and so will you!
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