The Novel of Werther

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?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 14, 1938

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French

Countries

France

Production

Nero Films

Cast

Edmond Beauchamp,Charles Nossent,Jean Périer,Pierre Richard-Willm,Jean Galland,Georges Vitray,Philippe Richard,Roger Legris,Geno-Ferny,Denise Kernyand 5 more

Director

Max Ophüls

Writer

Max Ophüls,Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,Hans Wilhelm

Producer

Seymour Nebenzal

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0030958