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Backstairs

1921Paul Leni,Leopold Jessner
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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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What is Backstairs (1921) 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 stars in Backstairs?

Backstairs stars Henny Porten (The Maid), Fritz Kortner (The Postman), William Dieterle (The Lover), Eugene Dieterle ((Uncredited)). The film was directed by Paul Leni.

How long is Backstairs?

Backstairs has a runtime of 50 min and premiered in 1921.

Where can I watch Backstairs?

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