Movie

The Novel of Werther

★ 7.2/10 · 9 votes 1938 1h 25m Released

DramaRomance

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

Pierre Richard-Willm Werther Annie Vernay Charlotte Jean Galland Albert Hochstätter Jean Périer President Henri Guisol Scherz Roger Legris Franz