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Old Heidelberg (1915)

Old Heidelberg (1915)

Drama Romance War
Release Date: 1915, November 14
Directors: John Emerson
Countries: United States of America
Production: Fine Arts Film Company, Triangle Film Corporation
Cast: Erich von Stroheim, Harold Goodwin, Raymond Wells, Dorothy Gish, Wallace Reid, James Gibson, Madge Hunt, Kate Toncray, Erich von Ritzau, Francis Carpenter, Karl Formes, Franklin Arbuckle

Overview:

Karl Heinrich is the heir to the throne of the small European principality of Rutania, but he's a lonely child, not allowed to play with other children and knowing little about life outside the castle. When he reaches maturity, he is sent to attend the University of Heidelberg, and finds fellowshi with classmates and a blossoming love with Katie Ruder, his only friend during childhood and the niece of an innkeeper. However, political turmoil in Rutania forces him to return. War is declared. Heinrich returns to Heidelberg one last time to bid a somber farewell to his beloved Katie.

Keywords:

royalty castle silent film