Stronger Than Paragraphs (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1936, Stronger Than Paragraphs is a crime and mystery film directed by Jürgen von Alten.
What it’s about. Renate Hubricht finds her uncle, the money broker Theodor Hubricht, murdered in his villa. That very night, the banker Lorik is arrested, who was last seen in Hubricht’s house. Renate, who doesn’t wish to live alone in the eerie estate lodges with the lawyer Dr. Birk. She doesn’t tell him, that her lover, the musician Robert Wendland, had an argument with her uncle on the evening of the murder. When Lorik is sentenced to 10 years prison, Renate is thrown into a quandary. She believes she’s protecting the real culprit with her silence.
Who’s in it. Stronger Than Paragraphs stars Paul Hartmann as Rechtsanwalt Dr. Birk, Karl Hellmer as Theodor Hubricht - Geldvermittler, Manja Behrens as Renate - seine Nichte and Aribert Wäscher as Bankier Lörik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Stronger Than Paragraphs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stronger Than Paragraphs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stronger Than Paragraphs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stronger Than Paragraphs (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stronger Than Paragraphs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stronger Than Paragraphs worth watching?
- Stronger Than Paragraphs holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stronger Than Paragraphs?
- Stronger Than Paragraphs stars Paul Hartmann, Karl Hellmer, Manja Behrens, Aribert Wäscher and Hilde von Stolz.
- When was Stronger Than Paragraphs released?
- Stronger Than Paragraphs was released in 1936.