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Backstairs (1921)

Movie ★ 6.2 50 min

Mystery Drama Thriller

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.

Leopold Jessner Director Paul Leni Director Carl Mayer Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 11, 1921
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0012281
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Language
Studio
Henny Porten Filmproduktion, Gloria Film,

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Cast

Henny Porten Henny Porten The Maid Fritz Kortner Fritz Kortner The Postman William Dieterle William Dieterle The Lover Eugene Dieterle (Uncredited)

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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.
When was Backstairs released?
Backstairs is a 1921 mystery, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Backstairs?
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