Movie: Othello

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Emil Jannings
Emil Jannings

Othello

Werner Krauss
Werner Krauß

Iago

Ica von Lenkeffy
Ica von Lenkeffy

Desdemona

Theodor Loos
Theodor Loos

Cassio

Ferdinand von Alten
Ferdinand von Alten

Rodrigo

Friedrich Kühne
Friedrich Kühne

Brabantio

Magnus Stifter
Magnus Stifter

Montano

Lya De Putti
Lya De Putti

Emilia

Ludwig Rex
Ludwig Rex

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    Based on Shakespeare's play: The treacherous Iago plans to ruin the life of Othello by provoking him to jealousy.

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    1922-02-08

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