Backstairs
Dec 11, 1921 · 50m
Director
Leopold Jessner, Paul LeniOverview
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.
Cast of Backstairs
Crew of Backstairs
Leopold JessnerDirector
Paul LeniDirector, Art Direction- Carl MayerWriter
- Hanns LippmannProducer
Henny PortenProducer- Hans LandsbergerOriginal Music Composer
- Willy HameisterDirector of Photography
- Karl HasselmannDirector of Photography
- Karl GörgeArt Direction
- Wilhelm von KaufmannProduction Manager
Alfred JungeArt Direction
About Backstairs
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.
When was Backstairs released?
Backstairs was released on December 11, 1921.
How long is Backstairs?
Backstairs runs 50 minutes.
Who directed Backstairs?
Backstairs was directed by Leopold Jessner and Paul Leni.
Who is in the cast of Backstairs?
The cast of Backstairs includes Henny Porten (The Maid), Fritz Kortner (The Postman), William Dieterle (The Lover) and Eugene Dieterle ((Uncredited)).