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  • The Man on the Rock (1938)
  • Approved
    Short | 11 min | Short, History, Mystery
The Man on the Rock (1938)
Approved
Short | 11 min | Short, History, Mystery

This MGM short film questions whether Napoleon Bonaparte died on the island of St. Helena in 1821 as recorded in history. It is noted that for many years Napoleon employed a look-a-like by the name of Francois Eugene Robeaud. This allowed ...See moreThis MGM short film questions whether Napoleon Bonaparte died on the island of St. Helena in 1821 as recorded in history. It is noted that for many years Napoleon employed a look-a-like by the name of Francois Eugene Robeaud. This allowed the Emperor to work on matters of State while Robeaud attended public functions. There are several other anomalies including Robeaud's sudden disappearance and his family's acquisition of wealth; the fact that Robeaud is also recorded as having died on St. Helena; and lastly the presence in Italy of an optician who bore an uncanny resemblance to Napoleon. Written by garykmcd See less
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Director
Edward L. Cahn (as Edward Cahn)
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Composer
Cinematographer
Paul Vogel (photography by)
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Sep 3, 1938 (United States)

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13 cast members
Name Known for
Carey Wilson
Self - Narrator (voice) Self - Narrator (voice)   See fewer
Sergei Arabeloff
Francois Robeaud (uncredited) Francois Robeaud (uncredited)   See fewer
Naomi Childers
Chambermaid (uncredited) Chambermaid (uncredited)   See fewer
Barry Downing
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Rex Downing
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Casey Johnson
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Claude King
Dr. Francesco Antommarchi - Napoleon's French Physician (uncredited) Dr. Francesco Antommarchi - Napoleon's French Physician (uncredited)   See fewer
Claire McDowell
Napoleon's Mother (uncredited) Napoleon's Mother (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Raquello
Napoleon Bonaparte / Francois Eugene Robeaud (uncredited) Napoleon Bonaparte / Francois Eugene Robeaud (uncredited)   See fewer
Johnny Sheffield
Young Eaglet - Napoleon's Son (uncredited) Young Eaglet - Napoleon's Son (uncredited)   See fewer
Ellinor Vanderveer
Optical Shop Customer (uncredited) Optical Shop Customer (uncredited)   See fewer
E. Alyn Warren
Petrucci - Jeweler (uncredited) Petrucci - Jeweler (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Wilton
Dr. Verling, Napoleon's English Physician (uncredited) Dr. Verling, Napoleon's English Physician (uncredited)   See fewer
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