The Novel of Werther
Release Date: 1938-12-14
Overview: 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?
Rating: 6.8 / 10
Cast
Pierre Richard-Willm
as Werther
Annie Vernay
as Charlotte
Jean Galland
as Albert Hochstätter
Jean Périer
as President
Henri Guisol
as Scherz
Crew
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Max Ophüls - Director
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Novel
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Max Ophüls - Adaptation
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Hans Wilhelm - Adaptation
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Seymour Nebenzal - Producer
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