Old Heidelberg(1915)
Old Heidelberg Synopsis
Karl Heinrich is the heir to the throne of the small European principality of Rutania, but he's a lonely child, not allowed to play with other children and knowing little about life outside the castle. When he reaches maturity, he is sent to attend the University of Heidelberg, and finds fellowshi with classmates and a blossoming love with Katie Ruder, his only friend during childhood and the niece of an innkeeper. However, political turmoil in Rutania forces him to return. War is declared. Heinrich returns to Heidelberg one last time to bid a somber farewell to his beloved Katie.
Old Heidelberg (1915) is a romance, drama and war film directed by John Emerson, released on November 14, 1915 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Wallace Reid, Dorothy Gish, Karl Formes and Erich von Stroheim. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John Emerson
- Writers:
- Wilhelm Meyer-Förster, John Emerson
- Composer:
- Joseph Carl Breil
- Production:
- Fine Arts Film Company, Triangle Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Old Heidelberg Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wallace Reid
as Prince Karl Heinrich
Dorothy Gish
as Katie Ruder
- Karl Formes
Karl Formes
as Dr. Juttner
Erich von Stroheim
as Lutz
- Raymond Wells
Raymond Wells
as Karl Bilz
John McDermott
as Von Wendell
- James Gibson
James Gibson
as Kellerman
- Franklin Arbuckle
Franklin Arbuckle
as Fritz Ruder - Katie's Father
- Madge Hunt
Madge Hunt
as Frau Hans Ruder - Katie's Aunt
- Erich von Ritzau
Erich von Ritzau
as Prince Rudolf (as Erik von Ritzau)
Kate Toncray
as Frau Fritz Ruder - Katie's Mother
Harold Goodwin
as Prince Karl - Age 12
Key crew
Directed by John Emerson, written by Wilhelm Meyer-Förster and John Emerson.
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Old Heidelberg Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Old Heidelberg – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Old Heidelberg?
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The main cast of Old Heidelberg (1915) includes Wallace Reid, Dorothy Gish, Karl Formes, Erich von Stroheim and Raymond Wells. The film was directed by John Emerson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Old Heidelberg released?
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Old Heidelberg was released on November 14, 1915 and runs for 1h 3m.
Is Old Heidelberg worth watching?
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Old Heidelberg (1915) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.