Upstairs (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film
Released in 1919, Upstairs is a comedy film directed by Victor Schertzinger, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. While working as a dishwasher in a fashionable New York hotel, Elsie MacFarland often sneaks upstairs to enviously peek at the people dancing to jazz music. Seeing the attractive Elsie dressed in a boy's uniform, wealthy Lemuel Stallings wagers a friend that he can get Elsie onto the dance floor....
Who’s in it. Upstairs stars Mabel Normand as Elsie MacFarland, Cullen Landis as Lemuel Stallings, Hallam Cooley as Harrison Perry and Edwin Stevens as Detective Murphy, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Upstairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Upstairs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Upstairs (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Upstairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Upstairs?
- Upstairs stars Mabel Normand, Cullen Landis, Hallam Cooley, Edwin Stevens and Robert Bolder.