Man by the RoadsideMovie
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.
About Man by the Roadside
Man by the Roadside is a 1923 drama movie directed by William Dieterle.
The production information lists production credits from Germany, an original language code of DE.
The credited cast includes Alexander Granach, William Dieterle, Heinrich George, Sophie Pagay. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
