Man by the Roadside

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 11, 1923

Original language

German

Countries

Germany

Production

Osmania-Film GmbH (Berlin)

Cast

Alexander Granach,Werner Pledath,Fritz Rasp,Max Pohl,Wilhelm Diegelmann,Marlene Dietrich,Heinrich George,Sophie Pagay,William Dieterle

Director

William Dieterle

Writer

Leo Tolstoy,William Dieterle

Cinematography

Willy Hameister

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0014269