''Bismarck'' or ''Bismarck 1862–1898'' is a 1927 German silent

historical film A historical drama (also period drama, costume drama, and period piece) is a work set in a past time period, usually used in the context of film and television. Historical drama includes historical fiction and romances, adventure films, and swa ...

directed by Kurt Blachy and starring Franz Ludwig,

Robert Leffler Robert Leffler (9 January 1866 – 15 March 1940) was a German actor, film director and opera singer (bass). Selected filmography * '' The Haunted Castle'' (1921) * '' The Fear of Women'' (1921) * '' Rose of the Asphalt Streets'' (1922) * ''A ...

and

Erna Morena Erna Morena (born Ernestine Maria Fuchs, 24 April 1885 – 20 July 1962) was a German film actress, film producer, and screenwriter of the silent era. She appeared in 104 films between 1913 and 1951. Biography Ernestine Maria Fuchs was born in ...

. It was made as a follow-up to the 1925 film '' Bismarck'' which had also starred Ludwig. Because of this it is sometimes referred to as ''Bismarck Part II''. The film depicts the latter part of Otto von Bismarck's career including his long spell as Chancellor of Germany. The film's sets were designed by the art director

Willi Herrmann Willi Herrmann (1893–1968) was a German art director. Selected filmography * '' Madness'' (1919) * '' Child on the Open Road'' (1919) * '' Jettatore'' (1919) * '' Humanity Unleashed'' (1920) * '' The Secrets of Berlin'' (1921) * '' The Mahar ...

. The film was poorly received by the

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who accused it of "reducing a genius to the level of banality".Grange p. 247

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* 1927 films 1920s historical films 1920s biographical films German historical films German biographical films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Kurt Blachy German silent feature films Films set in the 19th century Films set in Prussia Cultural depictions of Otto von Bismarck German black-and-white films 1920s German films {{historic-film-stub