The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Rupert Julian
Rupert Julian
Elmo Lincoln
Nigel De Brulier
Lon Chaney
Harry Von Meter
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Kaiser Wilhelm II of Hohenzollern is a vain and arrogant tyrant eager for conquest. When Belgium is invaded by the German army during World War I, Marcas, the blacksmith, although wounded, is able to save his daughter from the clutches of a German soldier. Soon after this, the Lusitania is sunk by Capt. von Neigle, who ultimately is driven mad with remorse. After the United States declares war, the Allied generals turn the Kaiser over to the King of Belgium. Incarcerated, the Kaiser faces his jailer, Marcas the blacksmith.
Director
Rupert Julian
Cast
Rupert Julian
Elmo Lincoln
Nigel De Brulier
Lon Chaney
Harry Von Meter
Harry Carter
Joseph Girard
H. Barrows
Harry Holden
Ruth Clifford
Gretchen Lederer
Betty Carpenter
Ruby Lafayette
Zoe Rae
Mark Fenton
Jay Smith
Alfred Allen
Jack Macdonald
Allan Sears
Georgie Hupp
W. H. Bainbridge
Walter Belasco
Ed Clark
K. Painter
W. Coburn
F. Beauregard
E. Corcoran
Wadsworth Harris
Capt. Anderson
Winter Hall
Robert Gordon
Orlo Eastman
Pedro Sose
Frank Lee
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
This movie is presumed lost. Please check your attic.
Notes
The film also was known as both The Kaiser and The Beast of Berlin and was copyrighted under the former title. Although Universal is mentioned in one source as the producing company, other sources call this Rupert Julian's first independent production, and reviews do not credit a production company. Renowned Pictures Corp. copyrighted the film and released it for its New York run, which began March 9, 1918. Jewel Productions, Inc. acquired the rights to the film during its run in New York and subsequently released it throughout the country. The picture is believed to be a lost film and is included on the American Film Institute's "Ten Most Wanted" list. The actor listed as Pedro Sose is probably Pietro Sosso. In a modern interview, Edgar G. Ulmer states that Erich von Stroheim wrote the film's script and played the role of a German general.
