Back Street
A story that will grip you with its powerful emotional appeal written by one of America's foremost novelists... A picture with an amazing cast of star players
Rating: 6.4 out of 10TMDB(14 votes)
Overview
A woman's love for and devotion to a married man results in her being relegated to the "back streets" of his life.
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Based on
Based on Back Street
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Setting
Set in New York City
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Karl Freund
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Fannie HurstNovel
- Gladys LehmanScreenplay
- Lynn StarlingScreenplay
- Gene FowlerWriter
- Ben HechtWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- August 4, 1932
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Irene DunneRay Schmidt
John BolesWalter D. Saxel
George MeekerKurt Shendler
Zasu PittsMrs. Dole
June ClydeFreda Schmidt
William BakewellRichard Saxel
Arletta DuncanBeth Saxel
Doris LloydCorinne Saxel
Paul WeigelAdolph Schmidt
Jane DarwellMrs. Adolph Schmidt
Shirley GreyFrancine
James DonlanProfhero
Walter CatlettBakeless
Robert McWadeUncle Felix
Gloria StuartYoung Woman (uncredited)
Betty BlytheGossip (uncredited)
Symona BonifaceLady at Casino (uncredited)
Bob BurnsHorsecar Driver (uncredited)
Jack ChefeCasino Onlooker (uncredited)
Rose DioneMinor Role (uncredited)
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