Cast: Paul Hartmann

Direction Willi Forst

Cast Pola Negri · Albrecht Schönhals · Ingeborg Theek · Franziska Kinz

Synopsis Mazurka (1935) marked Willi Forst's third directorial venture, following the significant global acclaim of "Maskerade." This time, Forst opted for a dramatic narrative inspired by a purported true crime. The story revolves around a naive music student, Theek, who is...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Emil Jannings · Hedwig Pauly-Winterstein · Hilde Müller · Ludwig Hartau

Synopsis Anne Boleyn (1920) presents a lavish historical spectacle, often hailed as a cinematic masterpiece. The film features a powerful and ruthless portrayal of King Henry VIII by Emil Jannings, juxtaposed with the purity and innocence embodied by Henny Porten as...

Direction Paul May

Cast Martin Held · Marianne Koch · Hardy Krüger · Michel Auclair

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast Arnold Korff · Lulu Kyser-Korff · Lothar Mehnert · Paul Bildt

Synopsis The Haunted Castle (1921) follows a group of nobles who assemble at the Vogelöd family estate for a weekend of hunting, only to have their gathering disrupted by the unexpected appearance of Count Oechst, portrayed by Lothar Mehnert. Whispers circulate...

Direction Wolfgang Liebeneiner

Cast Paul Hartmann · Friedrich Kayßler · Lil Dagover · Käthe Haack

Synopsis Bismarck (Bismarck - Das politische Schicksal des Eisernen Kanzlers) (1940) presents a compelling narrative of Otto von Bismarck, the influential Prime Minister of Prussia. The film delves into his strategic maneuvers and contentious decisions, such as his advocacy for aggressive...

Direction Karl Hartl

Cast Hans Albers · Sybille Schmitz · Paul Hartmann · Peter Lorre

Synopsis F.P.1 Doesn't Answer (1932) follows the ambitious endeavor of the Lennartz Company, inspired by renowned aviator Ellissen, to bring to life a groundbreaking project conceived by his companion Droste. This project involves the creation of a colossal floating platform, F.P.1,...

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Michael Bohnen · Huguette Duflos · Paul Hartmann · Jaque Catelain

Synopsis Der Rosenkavalier (1925) marked a significant event in cinematic history when, on January 10, 1926, the Sächsische Staatsoper in Dresden, Germany, hosted the premiere of a film adaptation of Richard Strauss’s opera. This film, accompanied by a newly arranged instrumental...

Direction Arthur von Gerlach

Cast Asta Nielsen · Paul Wegener · Paul Hartmann · Albrecht Viktor Blum

Synopsis Vanina oder Die Galgenhochzeit (1922) follows the tumultuous love story of Vanina and Octavio, a rebel leader. Their journey begins with Vanina's deep affection for Octavio, who is eventually apprehended. Through a twist of fate, Octavio receives a pardon and...

Direction Karl Ritter

Cast Paul Hartmann · Hannes Stelzer · Fritz Kampers · Carl Raddatz

Synopsis Above All in the World (1941) unfolds as the Second World War erupts, focusing on the plight of German expatriates who encounter hostility and mistreatment from British and French officials.

Direction Wolfgang Staudte

Cast Martin Held · Ingrid van Bergen · Camilla Spira · Werner Peters

Synopsis Roses for the Prosecutor (1959) unfolds in the aftermath of World War II, beginning in April 1945. A soldier named Rudi faces a grim fate when he is condemned to death by a court-martial judge, Dr. Schramm, for the theft...

Direction Ewald André Dupont

Cast Brigitte Helm · Hans Brausewetter · Ursula Grabley · Viktor de Kowa

Direction Rudolf Jugert

Cast Ruth Leuwerik · Bernhard Wicki · Paul Hartmann · Carl Raddatz

Direction Arzén von Cserépy

Cast Otto Gebühr · Erna Morena · Gertrud de Lalsky · Anton Edthofer

Synopsis Fridericus Rex - 3. Teil: Sanssouci (1923) is the third installment in a four-part biographical film series that delves into the life of Friedrich II of Prussia. This segment chronicles Friedrich's intellectual pursuits and his enduring friendship with the renowned...

Direction Gustaf Gründgens

Cast Marianne Hoppe · Karl Ludwig Diehl · Paul Hartmann · Max Gülstorff

Direction Rudolph Cartier

Cast Gerda Maurus · Paul Hartmann · Oskar Homolka · Peter Lorre

Synopsis Unsichtbare Gegner (1933) is a film that was captured at the Sascha-Film studios and brought to life by Spiegel’s Pan-Film. This production showcases Peter Lorre, listed as the fourth-billed actor, in the role of a criminal agent who is unexpectedly...

Direction Paul May

Cast Marianne Hold · Gerhard Riedmann · Ingeborg Schöner · Sieghardt Rupp

Synopsis Waldrausch (1962) follows the story of engineer Lutz Ambross, who comes back to his hometown of Maria Schnee after many years away. His mission is to construct a dam, a task that requires him to negotiate with the local residents...

Direction Hans Hinrich

Cast Lil Dagover · Paul Hartmann · Rolf Möbius · Karl Günther

Synopsis Triad (Dreiklang) (1938) is a stirring period melodrama that unfolds against a backdrop of patriotism and familial conflict. The narrative revolves around a father and son who both find themselves deeply in love with the same woman. The son, however,...

Direction Arthur von Gerlach

Cast Arthur Kraußneck · Paul Hartmann · Rudolf Forster · Gertrude Welcker

Synopsis The Chronicles of the Gray House (1925) follows the tumultuous tale of Hinrich, the offspring of a powerful German feudal lord, who becomes enamored with the enchanting daughter of one of his father's serfs. Despite the disapproval from both families,...

Direction Wolfgang Schleif

Cast Zarah Leander · Christian Wolff · Paul Hartmann · Werner Hinz

Synopsis The Blue Moth (1959) follows the story of Julia Martens, a woman who was unjustly imprisoned for murder and finally gains her freedom after a lengthy 13-year sentence. As she starts anew, she embarks on a career as a chanson...

Direction Hubert Moest

Cast Wilhelm Diegelmann · Margarete Frey · Paul Hartmann · Friedrich Kühne