Der Strohmann (1934): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1934 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1934, Der Strohmann is a komödie film directed by Sam Taylor, running about 102 minutes. “Everything new but these [eyeglasses]” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Naive Ezekial Cobb, brought up by his missionary father in China returns to America to seek a wife. Corrupt politicians enlist him to run for mayor as a dummy candidate with no chance of winning. Their plan backfires as he wins and embarks upon a reform crusade.
Who’s in it. Der Strohmann stars Harold Lloyd as Ezekiel Cobb, Una Merkel as Petunia Pratt / Cobb, George Barbier as Jake Mayo and Nat Pendleton as Strozzi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Der Strohmann has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Strohmann page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Strohmann tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der Strohmann (1934)?
- In USA, Der Strohmann is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Der Strohmann worth watching?
- Der Strohmann holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Strohmann?
- Der Strohmann stars Harold Lloyd, Una Merkel, George Barbier, Nat Pendleton and Grace Bradley.
- When was Der Strohmann released?
- Der Strohmann was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.