The Italian Barber (1911)

The Italian Barber (1911)

Release Date: 1911, January 9
Directors: D.W. Griffith
Countries: United States of America
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Cast: Donald Crisp, Mary Pickford, Robert Harron, Kate Bruce, Lottie Pickford, Joseph Graybill, Marion Sunshine

Overview:

Tony, a barber, becomes enchanted by Alice, a young newsgirl, and the two quickly fall in love. However, their happiness is soon disrupted when Alice’s sister, Florence, a vaudeville performer, returns from her tour and captures Tony’s attention. As Alice struggles with the shifting affections, she faces a difficult emotional challenge. With a mix of humor and drama, the film explores themes of love, jealousy, and the complexities of relationships in a lighthearted yet poignant way.