The Passing of the Third Floor Back
Synopsis
The tenants of an old London boarding house spend their time in petty bickering and sniping until a mysterious stranger arrives at their door.
Top Cast
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Conrad Veidt
The Stranger
Rène Ray
Stasia
Frank Cellier
Wright
Anna Lee
Vivian Tomkin
John Turnbull
Major Tomkin
Cathleen Nesbitt
Mrs. Tomkin
Ronald Ward
Chris Penny
Beatrix Lehmann
Miss Kite
Jack Livesey
Mr. Larkcom
Sara Allgood
Mrs. de Hooley
Mary Clare
Mrs. Sharpe
Barbara Everest
Cook
Alexander Sarner
The Gramophone Man
James Knight
Police Inspector (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Berthold Viertel
- Screenplay & Story
- Alma Reville, Michael Hogan
- Original Score
- Hubert Bath
- Original Title
- The Passing of the Third Floor Back
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Berthold Viertel
Alma Reville, Michael Hogan, Jerome K. Jerome
Hubert Bath
Curt Courant
Derek N. Twist
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Berthold Viertel
Director
Alma Reville
Screenplay
Michael Hogan
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
Hubert Bath
Original Music Composer
Curt Courant
Director of Photography
Derek N. Twist
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Passing of the Third Floor Back
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What is The Passing of the Third Floor Back about?
The tenants of an old London boarding house spend their time in petty bickering and sniping until a mysterious stranger arrives at their door.
Who directed The Passing of the Third Floor Back?
The Passing of the Third Floor Back was directed by Berthold Viertel.
Who stars in The Passing of the Third Floor Back?
The principal cast of The Passing of the Third Floor Back includes Conrad Veidt, Rène Ray, Frank Cellier, Anna Lee, John Turnbull.
When was The Passing of the Third Floor Back released and how long is it?
The Passing of the Third Floor Back was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Passing of the Third Floor Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Passing of the Third Floor Back was composed by Hubert Bath.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Passing of the Third Floor Back?
The Passing of the Third Floor Back holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).