Backstairs
Hintertreppe
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.
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"Backstairs" (Hintertreppe) - 1921 - Paul Leni - William Dieterle - German Movie
Type: Clip • Published 2024-09-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leopold Jessner, Paul Leni
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Mayer
- Original Score
- Hans Landsberger
- Original Title
- Hintertreppe
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Henny Porten Filmproduktion, Gloria Film, UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leopold Jessner, Paul Leni
Carl Mayer
Hans Landsberger
Willy Hameister, Karl Hasselmann
Hanns Lippmann, Henny Porten
Department Leadership Roster
Leopold Jessner
Director
Paul Leni
Director
Carl Mayer
Writer
Willy Hameister
Director of Photography
Hans Landsberger
Original Music Composer
Hanns Lippmann
Producer
Henny Porten
Producer
Karl Hasselmann
Director of Photography
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What is Backstairs about?
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.
Who directed Backstairs?
Backstairs was directed by Leopold Jessner, Paul Leni.
Who stars in Backstairs?
The principal cast of Backstairs includes Henny Porten, Fritz Kortner, William Dieterle, Eugene Dieterle.
When was Backstairs released and how long is it?
Backstairs was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Backstairs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backstairs was composed by Hans Landsberger.