Backstairs(1921)
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 - Clip
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