Old Heidelberg

Overview

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.

Directed by John Emerson

Top cast

Wallace Reid

Prince Karl Heinrich

Dorothy Gish

Katie Ruder

K

Karl Formes

Dr. Juttner

Erich von Stroheim

Lutz

R

Raymond Wells

Karl Bilz

John McDermott

Von Wendell

J

James Gibson

Kellerman

F

Franklin Arbuckle

Fritz Ruder - Katie's Father

M

Madge Hunt

Frau Hans Ruder - Katie's Aunt

E

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

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