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.
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Wallace Reid
Prince Karl Heinrich
Dorothy Gish
Katie Ruder
Karl Formes
Dr. Juttner
Erich von Stroheim
Lutz
Raymond Wells
Karl Bilz
John McDermott
Von Wendell
James Gibson
Kellerman
Franklin Arbuckle
Fritz Ruder - Katie's Father
Madge Hunt
Frau Hans Ruder - Katie's Aunt
Erich von Ritzau
Prince Rudolf (as Erik von Ritzau)
Kate Toncray
Frau Fritz Ruder - Katie's Mother
Harold Goodwin
Prince Karl - Age 12
Francis Carpenter
Prince Karl - Age 5
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Emerson
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilhelm Meyer-Förster, John Emerson
- Original Score
- Joseph Carl Breil
- Original Title
- Old Heidelberg
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Fine Arts Film Company, Triangle Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Emerson
Wilhelm Meyer-Förster, John Emerson
Joseph Carl Breil
Department Leadership Roster
John Emerson
Director
John Emerson
Writer
Joseph Carl Breil
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Heidelberg
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What is Old Heidelberg about?
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.
Who directed Old Heidelberg?
Old Heidelberg was directed by John Emerson.
Who stars in Old Heidelberg?
The principal cast of Old Heidelberg includes Wallace Reid, Dorothy Gish, Karl Formes, Erich von Stroheim, Raymond Wells.
When was Old Heidelberg released and how long is it?
Old Heidelberg was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Old Heidelberg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Old Heidelberg was composed by Joseph Carl Breil.
Is Old Heidelberg based on a book or true story?
Old Heidelberg is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilhelm Meyer-Förster".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Old Heidelberg?
Old Heidelberg holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).