The Novel of Werther (1938)

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?

Directing:
  • Max Ophüls

Writing:
  • Johann Wolfgang Goethe
  • Hans Wilhelm
  • Max Ophüls

Stars:
Release Date: 1938-12-14
themoviedb icon 6.4/10
  • Country: FR
  • Language: Français
  • Runtime: 85

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Pierre Richard-Willm
Pierre Richar...
Werther
Annie Vernay
Annie Vernay
Charlotte
Jean Galland
Jean Galland
Albert Hochstätter
Jean Périer
Jean Périer
President
Henri Guisol
Henri Guisol
Scherz
Roger Legris
Roger Legris
Franz
Georges Vitray
Georges Vitra...
Le bailli
Philippe Richard
Philippe Rich...
Le grand-duc
Léonce Corne
Léonce Corne
Le majordome
Denise Kerny
Denise Kerny
La bonne
Edmond Beauchamp
Edmond Beauch...
Le meurtrier
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