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The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Original title: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
  • 1936
  • Approved
  • 1h 16m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1.8K
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The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1936)
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A Fleet Street barber recounts the story of Sweeney Todd, a notorious barber who in the last century murdered many customers for their money.A Fleet Street barber recounts the story of Sweeney Todd, a notorious barber who in the last century murdered many customers for their money.A Fleet Street barber recounts the story of Sweeney Todd, a notorious barber who in the last century murdered many customers for their money.

  • Director
    • George King
  • Writers
    • Frederick Hayward
    • H.F. Maltby
    • George Dibdin-Pitt
  • Stars
    • Tod Slaughter
    • Stella Rho
    • John Singer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George King
    • Writers
      • Frederick Hayward
      • H.F. Maltby
      • George Dibdin-Pitt
    • Stars
      • Tod Slaughter
      • Stella Rho
      • John Singer
    • 40User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast14

    Tod Slaughter
    Tod Slaughter
    • Sweeney Todd
    Stella Rho
    • Mrs. Lovatt
    John Singer
    • Tobias
    • (as Johnny Singer)
    Eve Lister
    • Johanna Oakley
    Bruce Seton
    Bruce Seton
    • Mark
    D.J. Williams
    • Stephen Oakley
    Davina Craig
    • Nan
    Jerry Verno
    Jerry Verno
    • Pearley
    Graham Soutten
    • Beadle
    • (as Ben Souten)
    Billy Holland
    • Mr. Parsons
    Norman Pierce
    Norman Pierce
    • Mr. Findlay
    Aubrey Mallalieu
    Aubrey Mallalieu
    • Trader Paterson
    Henry B. Longhurst
    • Quayside Man Talking to Sweeney
    • (uncredited)
    Ben Williams
    • Captain Stephenson
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George King
    • Writers
      • Frederick Hayward
      • H.F. Maltby
      • George Dibdin-Pitt
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews40

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    Reviewers say 'The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    • Trivia
      One of over 200 titles in the list of independent feature films made available for television presentation by Advance Television Pictures announced in "Motion Picture Herald" 4/4/1942 . At this time, television broadcasting was in its infancy, almost totally curtailed by the advent of World War II, and would not continue to develop until 1945-1946. Because of poor documentation (feature films were often not identified by title in conventional sources) no record has yet been found of its initial television broadcast. Its earliest documented telecast occurred Saturday 25 November 1944 on New York City's pioneer television station WNBT (Channel 1).
    • Goofs
      The "stone" steps in Sweeney Todd's cellar make very hollow, wooden-sounding noises when walked upon.
    • Quotes
      • Sweeney Todd: May I polish you off sir?
    • Connections
      Featured in Doom Asylum (1988)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 29, 1936 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Demon Killer of the Slums
    • Filming locations
      • Fleet Street, Holborn, London, England, UK(opening and closing scenes)
    • Production company
      • George King Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 16m(76 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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