The Novel of Werther 1938

The Novel of Werther

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Drama Romance

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?

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Pierre Richard-Willm

Werther

Annie Vernay

Charlotte

Jean Galland

Albert Hochstätter

Jean Périer

President

Henri Guisol

Scherz

Roger Legris

Franz

Release Date 1938-12-14
Runtime 1h 25m
Director Max Ophüls
Producer Seymour Nebenzal
Writers Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Hans Wilhelm, Max Ophüls