The Novel of Werther (1938)

The Novel of Werther (1938)

1938-12-14 France 85 Min. PG-13
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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?

Cast

Annie Vernay is Charlotte
Charlotte
Jean Galland is Albert Hochstätter
Albert Hochstätter
Jean Périer is President
President
Henri Guisol is Scherz
Georges Vitray is Le bailli
Jean Buquet is Le petit Gustave
Le petit Gustave
Philippe Richard is Le grand-duc
Le grand-duc
Geno-Ferny is Le portraitiste
Le portraitiste
Léonce Corne is Le majordome
Le majordome
Denise Kerny is La bonne
La bonne