Kaiser the emperors of the German Empire and the emperors of the Austrian Empire. During the First World War, anti-German sentiment was at its zenith; the term "the Kaiser"—especially as applied to Wilhelm II of Germany—thus gained considerable negative connotations in English-speaking countries. The Holy Roman Emperors (962–1806) called themselves "Kaiser", combining the imperial title with that of "King of the Romans" (assumed by the designated heir before the imperial coronation); they saw their rule as a continuation of that of the Roman Emperors and used the title derived from the title "Caesar" to reflect their supposed heritage. In 1806 the
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