Othello

Synopsis

Even without the benefit of sound, the 1922 German adaptation of Othello seems more operatic than Shakespearean. This may be due to the casting of Emil Jannings, to whom restraint and subtlety were strangers. Werner Krauss, of Cabinet of Dr. Caligari fame, is on hand as the duplicitous Iago. Appearing as the unfortunate Desdemona is Lea Von Lenkeffy, better known as Lya de Putti. Produced on an elaborate scale, Othello may not be true to the letter of Shakespeare, but is undeniably a smorgasbord of visual delights.

Main Cast

Emil Jannings

Othello

Age : 65 | Popularity : 11%

Werner Krauß

Iago

Age : 75 | Popularity : 5%

Ica von Lenkeffy

Desdemona

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Theodor Loos

Cassio

Age : 71 | Popularity : 6%

Ferdinand von Alten

Rodrigo

Age : 47 | Popularity : 3%

Friedrich Kühne

Brabantio

Age : 88 | Popularity : 5%

Magnus Stifter

Montano

Age : 65 | Popularity : 3%

Lya De Putti

Emilia

Age : 34 | Popularity : 5%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Dimitri Buchowetzki
Department	Role	Name

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