The Barker
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Synopsis
A successful carnival barker deals with the arrival of his eager son, who he'd hoped would stay far from the carnival world, his son's entanglement with a showgirl, and his own jealous mistress.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 9, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Glazer
- Original Score
- Louis Silvers
- Original Title
- The Barker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
Benjamin Glazer, Joseph Jackson, Herman J. Mankiewicz
Louis Silvers
Lee Garmes
Stuart Heisler
Al Rockett, Richard A. Rowland
Department Leadership Roster
George Fitzmaurice
Director
Benjamin Glazer
Screenplay
Joseph Jackson
Writer
Al Rockett
Producer
Richard A. Rowland
Producer
Louis Silvers
Original Music Composer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Stuart Heisler
Editor
Max Rée
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Barker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Barker about?
A successful carnival barker deals with the arrival of his eager son, who he'd hoped would stay far from the carnival world, his son's entanglement with a showgirl, and his own jealous mistress.
Who directed The Barker?
The Barker was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in The Barker?
The principal cast of The Barker includes Milton Sills, Dorothy Mackaill, Betty Compson, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Sylvia Ashton.
When was The Barker released and how long is it?
The Barker was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Barker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Barker was composed by Louis Silvers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Barker?
The Barker holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).