• 1938
  • 1h 25m
The Novel of Werther

Summary 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? View more details

  • 1938
  • 1h 25m

The Novel of Werther

Directed : Max Ophüls

Written : Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Fernand Crommelynck Hans Wilhelm

Stars : Annie Vernay Jean Galland Pierre Richard-Willm Jean Périer

All cast & crew

6.6

Details

Genres : Drama Romance

Release date : Dec 13, 1938

Countries of origin : France

Language : French

Filming locations : Ammerschwihr, Haut-Rhin, France

Production companies : Nero Films

Summary 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? View more details

Details

Genres : Drama Romance

Release date : Dec 13, 1938

Countries of origin : France

Language : French

Filming locations : Ammerschwihr, Haut-Rhin, France

Production companies : Nero Films

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Le roman de Werther (1938) Pierre Richard-Willm in Le roman de Werther (1938)
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