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The Novel of Werther (1938)

The Novel of Werther (1938)

Drama Romance
Release Date: 1938, December 14
Directors: Max Ophüls
Countries: France
Production: Nero Films
Cast: Jean Galland, Philippe Richard, Henri Guisol, Edmond Beauchamp, Léonce Corne, Roger Legris, Georges Vitray, Denise Kerny, Geno-Ferny, Charles Nossent, Jean Périer, Pierre Richard-Willm

Overview:

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?

Keywords:

based on novel or book suicide black and white broken heart