Top Cast
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Emil Jannings
Othello
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Werner Krauss
Iago
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Ica von Lenkeffy
Desdemona
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Theodor Loos
Cassio
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Ferdinand von Alten
Rodrigo
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Friedrich Kühne
Brabantio
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Magnus Stifter
Montano
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Lya De Putti
Emilia
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Ludwig Rex
Overview
Based on Shakespeare's play: The treacherous Iago plans to ruin the life of Othello by provoking him to jealousy.
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