Man by the Roadside

Man by the Roadside (1923)

Drama

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.

Director: William Dieterle
Writer: William Dieterle

Casts

	Alexander Granach as Shoemaker
	William Dieterle as Michael
	Heinrich George as Gutsbesitzer
	Sophie Pagay as Krämersfrau
	Marlene Dietrich as Krämerstochter
	Wilhelm Diegelmann as Wirt
	Max Pohl as Amtmann
	Fritz Rasp as
	Werner Pledath as Knecht

Crew