The Passing of the Third Floor Back
Synopsis
To a rooming house which has fallen on hard times comes The Stranger, an unknown but gentle man who is given the back room on the third floor. His arrival marks a change in the lives of all the boarders, from the girl resisting her parents' pleas that she marry the lecherous Mr. Wright, to an architect and a pianist, both of whose dreams are near destruction from their own discouragement.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Brenon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome K. Jerome, George Edwardes-Hall, Herbert Brenon
- Original Title
- The Passing of the Third Floor Back
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Brenon
Jerome K. Jerome, George Edwardes-Hall, Herbert Brenon
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Brenon
Director
George Edwardes-Hall
Writer
Herbert Brenon
Writer
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What is The Passing of the Third Floor Back about?
To a rooming house which has fallen on hard times comes The Stranger, an unknown but gentle man who is given the back room on the third floor. His arrival marks a change in the lives of all the boarders, from the girl resisting her parents' pleas that she marry the lecherous Mr. Wright, to an architect and a pianist, both of whose dreams are near destruction from their own discouragement.
Who directed The Passing of the Third Floor Back?
The Passing of the Third Floor Back was directed by Herbert Brenon.
Who stars in The Passing of the Third Floor Back?
The principal cast of The Passing of the Third Floor Back includes Johnston Forbes-Robertson, Augusta Haviland, Alfred Hickman, Germaine Bourville.
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 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.