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Othello: Full Cast & Crew 1922 Drama
In this silent version of the Shakespeare play, military ensign Iago (Werner Krauss) chafes upon learning that Gen. Othello (Emil Jannings) has appointed a younger man, Cassio (Theodor Loos), as his lieutenant. Further offended to discover that Othello, a dark-skinned Moor, has secretly married Desdemona (Ica von Lenkeffy), the daughter of a senator, Iago plots revenge. Playing upon Othello's volatile nature, Iago plants clues that Desdemona has been unfaithful with Cassio. See Movie Details

Cast & Crew

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Dimitri Buchowetzski Director Emil Jannings Othello Actor Werner Krauss Iago Actor Ferdinand von Alten Rodrigo Actor Friedrich Kühne Brabantio Actor Ica von Lenkeffy Desdemona Actor Lya De Putti Emilia Actor Theodor Loos Cassio Actor Magnus Stifter Montano Actor Dimitri Buchowetzki Screenwriter Carl Hagen Screenwriter Karl Hasselmann Cinematographer Friedrich Paulmann Cinematographer Fritz Kraenke Art Director Karl Machus Art Director