The read
It runs a compact 50m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
18 audience votes
Key crew
- Leopold JessnerDirector
- Paul LeniDirector
- Carl MayerWriter
- Hans LandsbergerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Henny PortenThe Maid
- Fritz KortnerThe Postman
- William DieterleThe Lover
- Eugene Dieterle(Uncredited)
Stills
Themes
staircase