Baghdad's Barber

The film revolves around a barber in Baghdad who tells his customers about his great-grandfather. He explains that his great-grandfather had a son who was believed to be mentally disabled, and the father tried to make him happy by buying him a maid. But it was this maid who eventually discovered that the son wwas only pretending, and his real motive was his neighbor, the governor’s daughter.

Directed by Hussein Fawzi, Baghdad's Barber leans on a strong ensemble — Abdel Ghani El Nagdi, Ismail Yasseen, كارم محمود — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1954.