Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Wallace Reid
Prince Karl Heinrich
Lead
Dorothy Gish
Katie Ruder
KF
Karl Formes
Dr. Juttner
Erich von Stroheim
Lutz
RW
Raymond Wells
Karl Bilz
John McDermott
Von Wendell
JG
James Gibson
Kellerman
FA
Franklin Arbuckle
Fritz Ruder - Katie's Father
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Emerson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Old Heidelberg is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
