The Merchant of Venice (1923)

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.

Directing:
  • Peter Paul Felner

Writing:
  • William Shakespeare
  • Peter Paul Felner
  • Giovanni Fiorentino

Stars:
Release Date: 1923-10-12
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  • Country: DE
  • Language: No Language
  • Runtime: 87
Werner Krauß
Werner Krauß
Shylock (Mordecai)
Henny Porten
Henny Porten
Porzia (Beatrice)
Harry Liedtke
Harry Liedtke
Bassanio (Giannetto)
Hans Brausewetter
Hans Brausewe...
Lanzelot Gobbo (Elias)
Max Schreck
Max Schreck
Doge of Venice
Albert Steinrück
Albert Steinr...
Tubal
Frida Richard
Frida Richard
Shylock's Mother (Wife of Mordecai)
Lia Eibenschütz
Lia Eibenschü...
Jessica (Rachela)
Jakob Tiedtke
Jakob Tiedtke
Beppo (Marco)
Ferdinand von Alten
Ferdinand von...
Prince of Aragon
Claire Rommer
Claire Rommer
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