Hintertreppe 1921

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Paul Leni & Leopold Jessner
Written by: Carl Mayer
Runtime: 50 minutes
Cast:
Henny Porten
Henny Porten
Das Dienstmädchen 
Fritz Kortner
Fritz Kortner
Der Postbote 
William Dieterle
William Dieterle
Der Handwerker 
Eugene Dieterle
Eugene Dieterle
 
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Also known as:
  • Backstairs