Backstairs (1921) tells the tale of a disabled mail carrier who harbors deep affection for a maid residing in the same impoverished urban neighborhood. Unfortunately, her heart belongs to a wealthy and handsome young man. Driven by his desire to win her love, he resorts to intercepting their romantic correspondence, substituting it with his own crafted messages. Initially, his scheme appears to be working, but a sudden turn of events leads to devastating consequences for all involved.

Credits
Direction Leopold Jessner · Paul Leni
Cast Henny Porten · William Dieterle · Fritz Kortner · Eugene Dieterle
Screenplay Carl Mayer
Cinematography Willy Hameister · Karl Hasselmann
Technical sheet
Title Backstairs
Original title Hintertreppe (Backstairs)
Year 1921
Type Movie
Length 60 min.
Country Germany
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