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Ludwig Von Hoffman, son of a German nobleman, elopes with Gretchen, daughter of Schultz the innkeeper near "Old Heidelberg" college. Ludwig's father disowns him because he has disgraced the family name, and Ludwig becomes a fisherman. The ...See moreLudwig Von Hoffman, son of a German nobleman, elopes with Gretchen, daughter of Schultz the innkeeper near "Old Heidelberg" college. Ludwig's father disowns him because he has disgraced the family name, and Ludwig becomes a fisherman. The boy writes to his father with the hope of effecting a reconciliation with him. The reply to the letter falls into the hands of Gretchen. who realizes the only way to have the son forgiven is to put herself out of the way. She leaves a note for Ludwig telling him her reason for drowning herself. Gretchen is rescued by the Count's driver and taken to their hotel. The Count realizes the only way to bring back his son's reason, which he lost when he finds Gretchen's note, is to forgive and forget, which decision he puts into effect. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less