Napoleon's Barber (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, Napoleon's Barber is a drama film directed by John Ford, running about 32 minutes. “The Man of Destiny Gets a Close Shave from a Braggart Barber!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Napoleon's Barber stars Otto Matieson as Napoleon, Natalie Golitzen as Empress Josephine, Frank Reicher as Napoleon's Barber and Helen Ware as The Barber's Wife, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Napoleon's Barber page.
If you liked it. Fans of Napoleon's Barber tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Napoleon's Barber (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Napoleon's Barber change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Napoleon's Barber?
- Napoleon's Barber stars Otto Matieson, Natalie Golitzen, Frank Reicher, Helen Ware and Philippe De Lacy.
- When was Napoleon's Barber released?
- Napoleon's Barber was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 32 minutes.