Back Street (1932)
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
A woman's love for and devotion to a married man results in her being relegated to the "back streets" of his life.
Director: John M. Stahl
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: August 4, 1932
Cast
- Irene Dunne - Ray Schmidt
- John Boles - Walter D. Saxel
- George Meeker - Kurt Shendler
- Zasu Pitts - Mrs. Dole
- June Clyde - Freda Schmidt
- William Bakewell - Richard Saxel
- Arletta Duncan - Beth Saxel
- Doris Lloyd - Corinne Saxel
- Paul Weigel - Adolph Schmidt
- Jane Darwell - Mrs. Adolph Schmidt
Screenplay
- Gladys Lehman (Screenplay)
- Gene Fowler
- Fannie Hurst (Novel)
- Lynn Starling (Screenplay)
- Ben Hecht
Music: David Broekman
Cinematography: Karl Freund
Editing: Milton Carruth
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
love, devotion, pre-code, kept woman
More Films by Director: John M. Stahl
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Back Street about?
- A woman's love for and devotion to a married man results in her being relegated to the "back streets" of his life.
- Who directed Back Street?
- Back Street was directed by John M. Stahl.
- Who stars in Back Street?
- Back Street stars Irene Dunne, John Boles, George Meeker, Zasu Pitts, June Clyde, William Bakewell.
- How long is Back Street?
- Back Street has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Back Street?
- Back Street is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Back Street produced?
- Back Street was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Back Street?
- The themes of Back Street include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories.