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13170_sfma_7572_barber1
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1943
B&W

Footage of Charles DeZemler’s collection of barber art and antiques with voiceover on barber history. Shot of Rockefeller Center, New York (sometimes called “Radio City”). Shot of luxurious barber shop with curved wall. Framed paintings line the top of the wall above mirrors. A row of men lay back in barber chairs, capes draped over them, as barbers razor shave them and trim hair. Close up of a woman giving a man a manicure. Charles DeZemler, the owner of the barber shop, talks to a customer as they both gesture toward art on walls. DeZemler is a connoisseur, collector, world traveler, author and master barber. Panning close up of framed paintings on wall. Shot of an antique razor collection spread across a platter. Then pieces from an antique comb collection are held up one at a time. Two paintings of monks being shaved and having hair cut. Painting of a monk shaving himself, then a cardinal being shaved.