The Jew of Mestri

The Jew of Mestri

1923
1h 27m
5.8

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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.

Status: Released

Language: DE

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Production Information

Production Countries
Germany
Spoken Languages
No Language

Quick Facts

Original Title Der Kaufmann von Venedig
Release Date October 12, 1923
Status Released
Language DE
IMDb ID tt0014175

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)

Carl Ebert
Carl Ebert

Antonio (Benito)

Ferdinand von Alten
Ferdinand von Alten

Prince of Aragon

Gustav May
Gustav May

Key Crew

Peter Paul Felner
Director
Giovanni Fiorentino
Writer
Peter Paul Felner
Writer
Pietro Aretino
Writer
Peter Paul Felner
Producer

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