The Novel of Werther (1938)
Synopsis
Herr Werther, a new magistrate to the Grand Duchy of Walheim who is a violinist and poet, seems to have fate on his side as he meets and pursues a beautiful local woman, Charlotte. But as Werther sets to propose marriage, Charlotte reluctantly tells him she has been promised to another, Werther's superior, Judge Hochstätten. Werther and Charlotte decide to keep their romance from the judge and each descends into depression. Will they be able to keep their feelings a secret?
Release Date: 1938-12-14
Runtime: 85 minutes
Director: Max Ophüls
Top Cast
- Pierre Richard-Willm as Werther
- Annie Vernay as Charlotte
- Jean Galland as Albert Hochstätter
- Jean Périer as President
- Henri Guisol as Scherz
- Roger Legris as Franz
- Georges Vitray as Le bailli
- Jean Buquet as Le petit Gustave
- Philippe Richard as Le grand-duc
- Geno-Ferny as Le portraitiste
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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