The Novel of Werther
First aired on Dec 14, 1938
70%
Genres: Drama, Romance
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?
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Pierre Richard-Willm | Werther
Annie Vernay | Charlotte
Jean Galland | Albert Hochstätter
Jean Périer | President
Henri Guisol | Scherz
Roger Legris | Franz
Featured Crew
Max Ophüls | Director
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | Novel
Max Ophüls | Adaptation
Hans Wilhelm | Adaptation
Seymour Nebenzal | Producer
Paul Dessau | Music
