The Novel of WertherMovie
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?
About The Novel of Werther
The Novel of Werther is a 1938 drama, romance movie directed by Max Ophüls.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 25m, production credits from France, an original language code of FR.
The credited cast includes Pierre Richard-Willm, Annie Vernay, Jean Galland, Jean Périer. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
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