Backstairs
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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Backstairs
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 11, 1921
Runtime
0h 50m
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Thriller
User Score
60%
Original Title
Hintertreppe
Production Companies
Henny Porten Filmproduktion, Gloria Film
Director
Leopold Jessner
Description
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.