Backstairs

Backstairs

Release date : December 11, 1921
Runtime : 50m
Countries of origin : Germany /
Original Language :
Director : Leopold Jessner / Paul Leni /
Writers : Carl Mayer /
Production companies : Henny Porten Filmproduktion / Gloria Film /
December 11, 1921 50m Germany Mystery More
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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.
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  • title:Backstairs
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1921
  • Runtime:50m
  • Genres: Mystery · Drama · Thriller ·
  • Countries of origin: Germany ·
  • Original Language:
  • Director: Leopold Jessner / Paul Leni /
  • Writers: Carl Mayer ·
  • Production companies: Henny Porten Filmproduktion · Gloria Film ·
  • Overview: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.
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