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The Novel of Werther

MOVIE • 1938

The Novel of Werther

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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?

TMDB ★ 3.6/5Votes: 9
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Top Cast

Pierre Richard-Willm

Pierre Richard-Willm

Werther

Annie Vernay

Annie Vernay

Charlotte

Jean Galland

Jean Galland

Albert Hochstätter

Jean Périer

Jean Périer

President

Henri Guisol

Henri Guisol

Scherz

Roger Legris

Roger Legris

Franz

Georges Vitray

Georges Vitray

Le bailli

Jean Buquet

Jean Buquet

Le petit Gustave

Philippe Richard

Philippe Richard

Le grand-duc

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Geno-Ferny

Le portraitiste

Léonce Corne

Léonce Corne

Le majordome

Denise Kerny

Denise Kerny

La bonne

Edmond Beauchamp

Edmond Beauchamp

Le meurtrier

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Charles Nossent

Le cocher

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Theatrical release date: December 14, 1938

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

December 14, 1938

Runtime

85 min

Language

French

Origin

France

Budget

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Revenue

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