The Novel of Werther

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?

Cast

Pierre Richard-Willm

Werther

Annie Vernay

Charlotte

Jean Galland

Albert Hochstätter

Jean Périer

President

Henri Guisol

Scherz

Roger Legris

Franz

Georges Vitray

Le bailli

Jean Buquet

Le petit Gustave

Philippe Richard

Le grand-duc

N/A

Geno-Ferny

Le portraitiste

Léonce Corne

Le majordome

Denise Kerny

La bonne