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?
as Werther
as Charlotte
as Albert Hochstätter
as President
as Scherz
as Franz
as Le bailli
as Le petit Gustave
as Le grand-duc
as Le portraitiste
as Le majordome
as La bonne
as Le meurtrier
as Le cocher
as Tante Emma
