The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin

The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin also known as The Beast of Berlin and The Kaiser was a 1918 American silent war propaganda melodrama film written by, directed by, and starring Rupert Julian. The films supporting cast included Elmo Lincoln, Nigel De Brulier, and Lon Chaney.

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Hohenzollern Rupert Julian is a vain and arrogant tyrant eager for conquest. When Belgium is invaded by the German army during World War I, Marcas, the blacksmith Elmo Lincoln, although wounded, is able to save his daughter from the clutches of a German soldier. Soon after this, the RMS Lusitania is sunk by Captain von Neigle Nigel De Brulier, who ultimately is driven mad with remorse. After the United States declares war, the Allied generals turn the Kaiser over to Albert I of Belgium. Incarcerated, the Kaiser faces his jailer, Marcas the blacksmith.Although frequently listed as a Universal Studios production, the film was an independent production produced by Rupert Julian for Renowned Pictures. Julian licensed the distribution rights to Renowned, who in turn sold the rights to Universal Jewel for worldwide distribution. ........

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