The Jew of Mestri(1923)

53

1h 27m

  • Drama

Overview

The film "Der Kaufmann von Venedig" ( The Jew Of Mestri ) was written, produced and directed by Peter Paul Felner in the silent year of 1923 and is a free adaptation of "Merchant of Venice" written by Herr William Shakespeare. It is an elegant and expensive German film production that was shot on location in beautiful and decadent Venice with some of the most important Teutonic actors of the time: Henny Porten, Harry Liedtke und Werner Krauss and even the mysterious Max Schreck.

Cast

  • Werner Krauss

    Werner Krauss

    Shylock (Mordecai)

  • Henny Porten

    Henny Porten

    Porzia (Beatrice)

  • Harry Liedtke

    Harry Liedtke

    Bassanio (Giannetto)

  • Max Schreck

    Max Schreck

    Doge of Venice

  • Albert Steinrück

    Albert Steinrück

    Tubal

  • Frida Richard

    Frida Richard

    Shylock's Mother (Wife of Mordecai)

  • Lia Eibenschütz

    Lia Eibenschütz

    Jessica (Rachela)

  • Hans Brausewetter

    Hans Brausewetter

    Lanzelot Gobbo (Elias)

  • Jakob Tiedtke

    Jakob Tiedtke

    Beppo (Marco)

  • Ferdinand von Alten

    Ferdinand von Alten

    Prince of Aragon

  • Claire Rommer

    Claire Rommer

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    Status

    Released (Oct 12, 1923)

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