Hintertreppe (1921)

1921 · Silent film · 49 min · dir. Paul Leni, Leopold Jessner

• Drama

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Synopsis

Hintertreppe/Backstairs (1921) Directed by Paul Leni, Leopold Jessner 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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Director

Paul Leni, Leopold Jessner

Running time

49 minutes

Cast & crew

• PPaul Leni, Leopold Jessner Director
• Henny Porten
• Fritz Kortner
• William Dieterle

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