The Beauty Shop (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film

Released in 1922, The Beauty Shop is a comedy film directed by Edward Dillon, running about 70 minutes. “Whirlwind fun against a background of youthful feminine beauty, jazz dancing, and lavish settings- and the greatest comedy cast ever assembled.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Budd is a New York physician specializing in "beauty". His business is successful but he is still plagued by money problems. One day he gets an idea--he obtains the coat-of-arms of a long-forgotten Italian noble family, the Bolognias, and uses it as his logo on his line of beauty products.
Who’s in it. The Beauty Shop stars Raymond Hitchcock as Dr. Budd, Diana Allen as Ann Budd, James J. Corbett as Panatella and Louise Fazenda as Cremo Panatella, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beauty Shop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beauty Shop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beauty Shop (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beauty Shop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Beauty Shop?
- The Beauty Shop stars Raymond Hitchcock, Diana Allen, James J. Corbett, Louise Fazenda and Montagu Love.
- When was The Beauty Shop released?
- The Beauty Shop was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.