Backstairs (1921-12-11)

Mystery | Drama | Thriller |

Overview

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: Leopold Jessner Paul Leni

Star Cast: Henny Porten , Fritz Kortner , William Dieterle , Eugene Dieterle ,