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The Italian Barber (1911): Cast

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The Italian Barber is a 1911 short comedy directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Joseph Graybill as Tony, Mary Pickford and Marion Sunshine. It runs 17 minutes.

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The Italian Barber (1911) movie poster
Released
Runtime
17 min
Director
D.W. Griffith
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Italian Barber About?

The premise of The Italian Barber without spoilers.

Tony, a barber, falls for Alice, a young newspaper reporter, and they quickly become a couple. Their bliss is shattered when Alice's sister Florence, a vaudeville performer returning from tour, captivates Tony. As Alice confronts shifting affections, the film mixes humor and drama to examine love, jealousy and the tangled emotions of relationships.

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Cast & crew

The Italian Barber Cast & Characters

Joseph Graybill leads the cast as Tony, with Mary Pickford as Alice and Marion Sunshine as Florence. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from D.W. Griffith

More films directed by D.W. Griffith, best-rated first: Intolerance, The Struggle, Abraham Lincoln and Lady of the Pavements.

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The Italian Barber FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Italian Barber, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Italian Barber?

The Italian Barber runs 17 minutes.

When was The Italian Barber released?

The Italian Barber was released on January 9, 1911.

Who directed The Italian Barber?

The Italian Barber was directed by D.W. Griffith.

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Who is in the cast of The Italian Barber?

The Italian Barber stars Joseph Graybill as Tony, Mary Pickford as Alice and Marion Sunshine as Florence, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Italian Barber have a post-credit scene?

No. The Italian Barber has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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