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His Majesty the Barber (1928): Cast

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His Majesty the Barber is a 1928 comedy directed by Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius, starring Curt Bois, Julius Falkenstein and Fritz Alberti. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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His Majesty the Barber (1928) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is His Majesty the Barber About?

The premise of His Majesty the Barber without spoilers.

A handsome Swedish barber unwittingly discovers that he is the long‑lost Crown Prince of a small Balkan kingdom, thrusting him into a series of far‑cical misunderstandings and courtly intrigue. The charming Swedish‑German comedy playfully mixes classic Ruritanian tropes with modern wit, delivering romance, mistaken identity and a light‑hearted look at royalty.

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Cast & crew

His Majesty the Barber Cast & Characters

Curt Bois leads the cast, with Julius Falkenstein as Graf Ragnar Edelstjerna and Fritz Alberti as Allyher. Directed by Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius

More films directed by Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius: The Bells in Old Town, We Two, Kungen kommer and The Marriage Game.

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His Majesty the Barber Also Known As

Also known as “Hans Kungl. Höghet shinglar”.

Also known as
  • Hans Kungl. Höghet shinglar

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His Majesty the Barber FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of His Majesty the Barber, each answered in a sentence.

How long is His Majesty the Barber?

His Majesty the Barber runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was His Majesty the Barber released?

His Majesty the Barber was released on February 13, 1928.

Who directed His Majesty the Barber?

His Majesty the Barber was directed by Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius.

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Who is in the cast of His Majesty the Barber?

His Majesty the Barber stars Curt Bois, Julius Falkenstein as Graf Ragnar Edelstjerna and Fritz Alberti as Allyher, among 9 credited actors.

Does His Majesty the Barber have a post-credit scene?

No. His Majesty the Barber has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is His Majesty the Barber in?

The original language of His Majesty the Barber is German.

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