The Jew of Mestri
Der Kaufmann von Venedig
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Werner Krauss
Shylock (Mordecai)
Henny Porten
Porzia (Beatrice)
Harry Liedtke
Bassanio (Giannetto)
Max Schreck
Doge of Venice
Albert Steinrück
Tubal
Frida Richard
Shylock's Mother (Wife of Mordecai)
Lia Eibenschütz
Jessica (Rachela)
Hans Brausewetter
Lanzelot Gobbo (Elias)
Jakob Tiedtke
Beppo (Marco)
Carl Ebert
Antonio (Benito)
Ferdinand von Alten
Prince of Aragon
Gustav May
Heinz Rolf Münz
Friedrich Lobe
Claire Rommer
Max Grünberg
Carl Geppert
Willi Allen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Paul Felner
- Screenplay & Story
- Giovanni Fiorentino, William Shakespeare, Pietro Aretino, Peter Paul Felner
- Original Title
- Der Kaufmann von Venedig
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Paul Felner
Giovanni Fiorentino, William Shakespeare, Pietro Aretino, Peter Paul Felner
Axel Graatkjær, Rudolph Maté
Peter Paul Felner
Peter Paul Felner
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Paul Felner
Director
Giovanni Fiorentino
Writer
Axel Graatkjær
Director of Photography
Pietro Aretino
Writer
Peter Paul Felner
Writer
Rudolph Maté
Director of Photography
Peter Paul Felner
Editor
Peter Paul Felner
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jew of Mestri
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Jew of Mestri about?
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.
Who directed The Jew of Mestri?
The Jew of Mestri was directed by Peter Paul Felner.
Who stars in The Jew of Mestri?
The principal cast of The Jew of Mestri includes Werner Krauss, Henny Porten, Harry Liedtke, Max Schreck, Albert Steinrück.
When was The Jew of Mestri released and how long is it?
The Jew of Mestri was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.