Man by the Roadside
Der Mensch am Wege
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- William Dieterle
- Original Title
- Der Mensch am Wege
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Osmania-Film GmbH (Berlin)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
William Dieterle, Leo Tolstoy
Willy Hameister
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
William Dieterle
Screenplay
Willy Hameister
Director of Photography
Herbert Richter-Luckian
Production Design
Johannes Junkersdorf
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man by the Roadside
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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?
The principal cast of Man by the Roadside includes Alexander Granach, William Dieterle, Heinrich George, Sophie Pagay, Marlene Dietrich.
When was Man by the Roadside released and how long is it?
Man by the Roadside was released in 1923 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is Man by the Roadside based on a book or true story?
Man by the Roadside is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leo Tolstoy".