Napoleon's Barber
“The Man of Destiny Gets a Close Shave from a Braggart Barber!”
Synopsis
Arthur Caesar's classic about the barber who held the fate of France in his hands, has been produced on lavish feature-film scale by John Ford, the man who made The Iron Horse and Four Sons.
Top Cast
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Otto Matieson
Napoleon
Natalie Golitzen
Empress Josephine
Frank Reicher
Napoleon's Barber
Helen Ware
The Barber's Wife
Philippe De Lacy
The Barber's Son
D'Arcy Corrigan
Tailor
Russ Powell
Blacksmith
Michael Mark
Peasant
Buddy Roosevelt
French Officer
Ervin Renard
French Officer
Youcca Troubetzkov
French Officer
Joseph Waddell
French Officer
Henry Hebert
Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Caesar
- Original Title
- Napoleon's Barber
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Arthur Caesar
Joseph H. August
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Arthur Caesar
Screenplay
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Napoleon's Barber.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Napoleon's Barber
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Napoleon's Barber about?
Arthur Caesar's classic about the barber who held the fate of France in his hands, has been produced on lavish feature-film scale by John Ford, the man who made The Iron Horse and Four Sons.
Who directed Napoleon's Barber?
Napoleon's Barber was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Napoleon's Barber?
The principal cast of Napoleon's Barber includes Otto Matieson, Natalie Golitzen, Frank Reicher, Helen Ware, Philippe De Lacy.
When was Napoleon's Barber released and how long is it?
Napoleon's Barber was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Napoleon's Barber?
Napoleon's Barber holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).