Old Heidelberg (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1915, Old Heidelberg is a drama, war and romance film directed by John Emerson, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Old Heidelberg stars Wallace Reid as Prince Karl Heinrich, Dorothy Gish as Katie Ruder, Karl Formes as Dr. Juttner and Erich von Stroheim as Lutz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Old Heidelberg has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Old Heidelberg page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old Heidelberg tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old Heidelberg (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Old Heidelberg change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Old Heidelberg worth watching?
- Old Heidelberg holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Old Heidelberg?
- Old Heidelberg stars Wallace Reid, Dorothy Gish, Karl Formes, Erich von Stroheim and Raymond Wells.
- When was Old Heidelberg released?
- Old Heidelberg was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.