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The Passing of the Third Floor Back

The Passing of the Third Floor Back

19357.61h 30mNR

Overview

The tenants of an old London boarding house spend their time in petty bickering and sniping until a mysterious stranger arrives at their door.

Directed by Berthold Viertel
Written by Jerome K. Jerome, Michael Hogan, Alma Reville
Produced by Michael Balcon
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Top Cast

Conrad Veidt

Conrad Veidt

The Stranger

Rène Ray

Rène Ray

Stasia

Frank Cellier

Frank Cellier

Wright

Anna Lee

Anna Lee

Vivian Tomkin

John Turnbull

John Turnbull

Major Tomkin

Cathleen Nesbitt

Cathleen Nesbitt

Mrs. Tomkin

Ronald Ward

Ronald Ward

Chris Penny

Beatrix Lehmann

Beatrix Lehmann

Miss Kite

Jack Livesey

Jack Livesey

Mr. Larkcom

Sara Allgood

Sara Allgood

Mrs. de Hooley

Themes & Keywords

london, englandboarding house

About The Passing of the Third Floor Back

The Passing of the Third Floor Back is a drama, fantasy, romance film released in 1935 exploring themes of london, england, boarding house. Directed by Berthold Viertel, it stars Conrad Veidt, Rène Ray, Frank Cellier. The tenants of an old London boarding house spend their time in petty bickering and sniping until a mysterious stranger arrives at their door.

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