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?
Stars: Pierre Richard-Willm, Annie Vernay, Jean Galland, Jean Périer, Henri Guisol, Roger Legris
Crew: Max Ophüls (Director), Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Novel), Max Ophüls (Adaptation), Hans Wilhelm (Adaptation), Seymour Nebenzal (Producer), Paul Dessau (Music)
Country: France
Language: Français
Studio: Nero Films
Runtime: 85 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Dec 14, 1938
IMDb: 4.6
