Backstairs (1921)
In a poor neighborhood of a big city, a crippled mailman is in love with a maid who lives in his building. However, she is in love with a wealthy and handsome young man, who soon disappears. The mailman provides the maid with letters that get her hopes up... but tragedy will soon befall all three.
Director: Leopold Jessner, Paul Leni
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 11, 1921
Cast
- Henny Porten - The Maid
- Fritz Kortner - The Postman
- William Dieterle - The Lover
- Eugene Dieterle - (Uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Hans Landsberger
Cinematography: Willy Hameister, Karl Hasselmann
Production: Henny Porten Filmproduktion, Gloria Film, UFA
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
Keywords
staircase
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Backstairs about?
- In a poor neighborhood of a big city, a crippled mailman is in love with a maid who lives in his building. However, she is in love with a wealthy and handsome young man, who soon disappears. The mailman provides the maid with letters that get her hopes up... but tragedy will soon befall all three.
- Who directed Backstairs?
- Backstairs was directed by Leopold Jessner, Paul Leni.
- Who stars in Backstairs?
- Backstairs stars Henny Porten, Fritz Kortner, William Dieterle, Eugene Dieterle.
- How long is Backstairs?
- Backstairs has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Backstairs?
- Backstairs is a Mystery, Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Backstairs produced?
- Backstairs was produced in Germany.