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The Novel of Werther

7.2(9)19381h 25m1

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?

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Released
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Language
French
  • suicide
  • based on novel or book
  • black and white
  • broken heart

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Director

Max Ophüls

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France

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  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical1214 Dec 1938

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The Novel of Werther was released on 14 December 1938.

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