The Girl Irene (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1936, The Girl Irene is a drama film directed by Reinhold Schünzel, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman (Lil Dagover) who has lost her husband falls in love again, but is bitterly opposed by her daughters especially the title figure who can't stand the thought of seeing her mother going into a relationship with another man. Those who want to see if Schünzel can pull of drama as easily as he does comedy should give it a try.
Who’s in it. The Girl Irene stars Lil Dagover as Jennifer Lawrence, Sabine Peters as Irene Lawrence, Hedwig Bleibtreu as Großmutter and Karl Schönböck as Sir John Corbett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Girl Irene has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl Irene page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl Irene tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl Irene (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl Irene change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girl Irene worth watching?
- The Girl Irene holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl Irene?
- The Girl Irene stars Lil Dagover, Sabine Peters, Hedwig Bleibtreu, Karl Schönböck and Hans Richter.
- When was The Girl Irene released?
- The Girl Irene was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.