The Passing of the Third Floor Back

The Passing of the Third Floor Back

NR 1935 · 90 min · ★ 7.8 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance

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

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