Man by the Roadside (1923)
A shoemaker and his wife become the parents of a little girl, but they cannot find anyone willing to be the godfather of the newborn. The oppressive landlord also refuses to accept the burden. Only Michael, a young traveler whom the cobbler picks up on the side of the road, agrees to become the girl's godfather. From then on, Michael lives and works with the cobbler's family. When the landowner dies suddenly as a result of a stroke, a rumor spreads that the cobbler poisoned him. But with Michael's help, his innocence is proven.
Director: William Dieterle
Genre: Drama
Release Date: June 11, 1923
Cast
- Alexander Granach - Shoemaker
- William Dieterle - Michael
- Heinrich George - Gutsbesitzer
- Sophie Pagay - Krämersfrau
- Marlene Dietrich - Krämerstochter
- Wilhelm Diegelmann - Wirt
- Max Pohl - Amtmann
- Fritz Rasp
- Werner Pledath - Knecht
Screenplay
- William Dieterle (Screenplay)
- Leo Tolstoy (Novel)
Cinematography: Willy Hameister
Production: Osmania-Film GmbH (Berlin)
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: William Dieterle
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Man by the Roadside about?
- A shoemaker and his wife become the parents of a little girl, but they cannot find anyone willing to be the godfather of the newborn. The oppressive landlord also refuses to accept the burden. Only Michael, a young traveler whom the cobbler picks up on the side of the road, agrees to become the girl's godfather. From then on, Michael lives and works with the cobbler's family. When the landowner dies suddenly as a result of a stroke, a rumor spreads that the cobbler poisoned him. But with Michael's help, his innocence is proven.
- Who directed Man by the Roadside?
- Man by the Roadside was directed by William Dieterle.
- Who stars in Man by the Roadside?
- Man by the Roadside stars Alexander Granach, William Dieterle, Heinrich George, Sophie Pagay, Marlene Dietrich, Wilhelm Diegelmann.
- What genre is Man by the Roadside?
- Man by the Roadside is a Drama film.
- Where was Man by the Roadside produced?
- Man by the Roadside was produced in Germany.