Downstairs (1932)
HE WAS A BACHELOR ON A PERPETUAL HONEYMOON!
In the Austrian manor of Baron and Baroness von Burgen, the relationship between the upstairs aristocracy and the downstairs staff is quite positive. The servants seem to enjoy their time together, and some even fall in love, as head butler Albert and maid Anna have done. But when lecherous new chauffeur Karl Schneider enters the house, affairs and blackmail follow, and the harmony of the home is slowly destroyed.
Director: Monta Bell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: August 6, 1932
Cast
- John Gilbert - Karl Schneider
- Paul Lukas - Albert
- Virginia Bruce - Anna
- Hedda Hopper - Countess De Marnac
- Reginald Owen - Baron 'Nicky' von Burgen
- Olga Baclanova - Baroness Eloise von Burgen
- Bodil Rosing - Sophie
- Otto Hoffman - Otto
- Lucien Littlefield - Françoise
- Marion Lessing - The Countess' Maid Antoinette
Screenplay
- Melville Baker (Screenplay)
- John Gilbert (Story)
- Lenore J. Coffee (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Harold Rosson
Editing: Conrad A. Nervig
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
chauffeur, blackmail, butler, wine cellar, baroness, swindler, wedding, pre-code, scoundrel, cad, lady's maid, insolence, grape stomping, indiscretion
More Films by Director: Monta Bell
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Downstairs about?
- In the Austrian manor of Baron and Baroness von Burgen, the relationship between the upstairs aristocracy and the downstairs staff is quite positive. The servants seem to enjoy their time together, and some even fall in love, as head butler Albert and maid Anna have done. But when lecherous new chauffeur Karl Schneider enters the house, affairs and blackmail follow, and the harmony of the home is slowly destroyed.
- Who directed Downstairs?
- Downstairs was directed by Monta Bell.
- Who stars in Downstairs?
- Downstairs stars John Gilbert, Paul Lukas, Virginia Bruce, Hedda Hopper, Reginald Owen, Olga Baclanova.
- How long is Downstairs?
- Downstairs has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Downstairs?
- Downstairs is a Drama film.
- Where was Downstairs produced?
- Downstairs was produced in United States of America.