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The Novel of Werther
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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Plot Summary
A film adaptation of Goethe's epistolary novel, 'The Sorrows of Young Werther'. It tells the tragic story of a sensitive young artist named Werther who falls deeply in love with Charlotte, a woman already engaged to Albert. Werther's unrequited passion and inability to reconcile his intense emotions with societal expectations lead him down a path of despair and ultimately, self-destruction.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception and audience response to the 1938 film adaptation of 'The Novel of Werther' is extremely scarce. As a lesser-known or possibly lost film, specific reviews and widespread public opinion data are not readily available. Its historical significance is primarily tied to being an adaptation of a seminal literary work.
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Fun Fact
The 1938 film 'The Novel of Werther' is believed to be a German production, though concrete details about its cast, crew, and reception are difficult to ascertain, making it a somewhat obscure piece of cinematic history.
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