The Novel of Werther

The Novel of Werther

85 mins | Drama, Romance | Dec. 14, 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?

The Novel of Werther

85 mins | Drama, Romance | Dec. 14, 1938

The Novel of Werther
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?
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers Nero Films
Original title Le Roman de Werther
Directors Max Ophüls
Writers Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Hans Wilhelm, Max Ophüls

Cast

Annie Vernay

as Charlotte

Jean Galland

as Albert Hochstätter

Jean Périer

as President

Henri Guisol

as Scherz

Roger Legris

as Franz

Georges Vitray

as Le bailli

Jean Buquet

as Le petit Gustave

Philippe Richard

as Le grand-duc

Geno-Ferny

as Le portraitiste

Léonce Corne

as Le majordome

Denise Kerny

as La bonne

Edmond Beauchamp

as Le meurtrier

Charles Nossent

as Le cocher

Paulette Pax

as Tante Emma