← ← Back
Movie poster: His Majesty the Barber (1928)
🎬 Movie

His Majesty the Barber

1928 · 82 min Comedy
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

A handsome barber in Sweden doesn't know he's actually the Crown Prince of a Balkan kingdom in this charming Swedish-German comedy that effortlessly weaves together multiple Ruritanian tropes.

Watch online

Click to play

📋 Film Details

Original Title Majestät schneidet Bubiköpfe
Year 1928
Country Germany, Sweden
Genre Comedy
Director Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius
Runtime 82 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (1 votes)

📺 Where to Watch

Checking availability...

🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its humor on the classic fish-out-of-water premise, relying on the charming contrast between the barber shop and the palace. It explores themes of identity and belonging through a light, farcical lens without overcomplicating the plot.

What lingers after the final reel is the gentle charm of a bygone era and the simple joy of a well-told comedic fable. A delightful relic of late silent cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius

🕯️

Best Watched

Perfect for a lazy afternoon viewing, best enjoyed with a light heart.

🎭 Cast

🎬 Similar Movies

No streaming sources found

💬 Audience Reviews

Write a Review

Quick rating — tap to vote:

Or write a full review:

0/2000