I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman 1967. A vocal version of the song, as "Ich war der Putzer vom Kaiser", was recorded in German by Die Travellers, in the late 1960s. The German lyrics were credited to Fred Oldörp, a member of the group. The lyrics concern the batman, or "Putzer" ("cleaner") of the Kaiser, who evades combat because of his position. It has been suggested that the words derive from a First World War marching song, but this is unconfirmed. I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman "I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman" was a hit single in 1967 composed by British songwriters Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway.
The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin paraded the streets with the Kaiser hanging in effigy and a big sign 'All pro-Germans will be admitted free.' None availed himself of the invitation." Rupert Julian received rave reviews for his portrayal of the Kaiser and later reprised the role in many subsequent films. No known prints of the film survive. "The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin" is one of the films included on the American Film Institute's list of the "Ten Most Wanted" lost films. In 1919, a short (two-reel) parody of the film was released titled "The Geezer of Berlin". The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin The