The Novel of Werther (1938)
1h 25m
Running Time
December 14, 1938Release Date
The Novel of Werther (1938)
1h 25m
Running Time
December 14, 1938Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Pierre Richard-Willm
Werther
Annie Vernay
Charlotte
Jean Galland
Albert Hochstätter
Henri Guisol
Scherz
Jean Périer
Le président
Roger Legris
Franz
Max Ophüls
Director
Georges Vitray
Le bailli
Media.
Details.
Release DateDecember 14, 1938
Original NameLe Roman de Werther
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 25m
Genres
Wiki.
The Novel of Werther (French: Le Roman de Werther) is a 1938 French historical drama film directed by Max Ophüls and starring Pierre Richard-Willm, Annie Vernay and Jean Galland. It is based on the 1774 novel The Sorrows of Young Werther by Goethe.The film was made by Nero Film, a company run by German exiles who had left following the Nazi rise to power.