Man by the Roadside

Man by the Roadside

Release Date: 1923-06-11

Overview: A shoemaker and his wife become the parents of a little girl, but they cannot find anyone willing to be the godfather of the newborn. The oppressive landlord also refuses to accept the burden. Only Michael, a young traveler whom the cobbler picks up on the side of the road, agrees to become the girl's godfather. From then on, Michael lives and works with the cobbler's family. When the landowner dies suddenly as a result of a stroke, a rumor spreads that the cobbler poisoned him. But with Michael's help, his innocence is proven.

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Cast

Alexander Granach

Alexander Granach

as Shoemaker

William Dieterle

William Dieterle

as Michael

Heinrich George

Heinrich George

as Gutsbesitzer

Sophie Pagay

Sophie Pagay

as Krämersfrau

Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich

as Krämerstochter

Crew

  • William Dieterle - Director

  • Leo Tolstoy - Novel

  • Herbert Richter-Luckian - Production Design

  • William Dieterle - Screenplay

  • Johannes Junkersdorf - Production Design

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