Old Heidelberg
1915, English. Directed by John Emerson.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John EmersonDirector
- Wallace ReidPrince Karl Heinrich
- Dorothy GishKatie Ruder
- Karl FormesDr. Juttner
- Erich von StroheimLutz
- Raymond WellsKarl Bilz
- John McDermottVon Wendell
- James GibsonKellerman
- Franklin ArbuckleFritz Ruder - Katie's Father
- Madge HuntFrau Hans Ruder - Katie's Aunt
- Erich von RitzauPrince Rudolf (as Erik von Ritzau)
- Kate ToncrayFrau Fritz Ruder - Katie's Mother
- Harold GoodwinPrince Karl - Age 12
Details
- Released
- 14 November 1915
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Emerson
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Old Heidelberg runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
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Old Heidelberg isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 November 1915. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Old Heidelberg?
Old Heidelberg (1915) was directed by John Emerson and stars Wallace Reid, Dorothy Gish, Karl Formes.