Othello 102 years old
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.
Credits
Othello Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Emil Jannings He was 38, 65 years old when he died | as Othello |
| Lya De Putti She was 26, 34 years old when she died | as Emilia |
| Friedrich Kühne He was 52, 89 years old when he died | as Brabantio |
| Magnus Stifter He was 45, 65 years old when he died | as Montano |
| Ferdinand von Alten He was 37, 47 years old when he died | as Rodrigo |
| Theodor Loos He was 39, 71 years old when he died | as Cassio |
| Ludwig Rex He was 34, 91 years old when he died | |
| Werner Krauss He was 38, 75 years old when he died | as Iago |
Othello Crew
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Othello (102 years)
- Release day: Wednesday, February 08, 1922
- Runtime: 79 minutes