The Novel of Werther

    The Novel of Werther
    1938

    Synopsis

    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?

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    Cast

    • Pierre Richard-WillmWerther
    • Annie VernayCharlotte
    • Jean GallandAlbert Hochstätter
    • Jean PérierPresident
    • Henri GuisolScherz
    • Roger LegrisFranz
    • Georges VitrayLe bailli
    • Jean BuquetLe petit Gustave
    • Philippe RichardLe grand-duc
    • Geno-FernyLe portraitiste

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