Downstairs (1932)
Overview
In the Austrian manor of Baron and Baroness von Burgen, the relationship between the upstairs aristocracy and the downstairs staff is quite positive. The servants seem to enjoy their time together, and some even fall in love, as head butler Albert and maid Anna have done. But when lecherous new chauffeur Karl Schneider enters the house, affairs and blackmail follow, and the harmony of the home is slowly destroyed.
Where to watch Downstairs
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What is Downstairs about?
In the Austrian manor of Baron and Baroness von Burgen, the relationship between the upstairs aristocracy and the downstairs staff is quite positive. The servants seem to enjoy their time together, and some even fall in love, as head butler Albert and maid Anna have done. But when lecherous new chauffeur Karl Schneider enters the house, affairs and blackmail follow, and the harmony of the home is slowly destroyed. Downstairs is a Drama movie, released on 1932-08-06, runtime 77 minutes.
Is Downstairs worth watching?
TMDB users rate Downstairs 6.6 out of 10 from 18 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Downstairs?
In the United States, Downstairs is free to watch on Plex Channel, Plex and Tubi TV. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Monta Bell
Cast
- John Gilbert as Karl Schneider
- Paul Lukas as Albert
- Virginia Bruce as Anna
- Hedda Hopper as Countess De Marnac
- Reginald Owen as Baron 'Nicky' von Burgen
- Olga Baclanova as Baroness Eloise von Burgen
- Bodil Rosing as Sophie
- Otto Hoffman as Otto
- Lucien Littlefield as Françoise
- Marion Lessing as The Countess' Maid Antoinette
- Naomi Childers as Servant (uncredited)
- Torben Meyer as Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
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Sources
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