Back Street(1941)
Back Street Synopsis
In turn-of-the-century Cincinnati, vibrant shop girl Ray Smith falls in love with banker Walter Saxel, who is engaged to a socially prominent woman. Inadvertently prevented from running away with Walter, Ray remains single but reunites with him five years later. Despite Walter being married and having a son, Ray becomes his mistress, and over the years suffers social ostracism and long stretches of solitude while waiting for their brief interludes together.
Back Street (1941) is a drama film directed by Robert Stevenson, released on February 7, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Charles Boyer, Margaret Sullavan, Richard Carlson and Frank McHugh. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Stevenson
- Writers:
- Felix Jackson, Fannie Hurst, Bruce Manning
- Composer:
- Frank Skinner
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Back Street (1941) Trailer
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Back Street Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Boyer
as Walter Louis Saxel
Margaret Sullavan
as Ray Smith
Richard Carlson
as Curt Stanton
Frank McHugh
as Ed Porter
Tim Holt
as Richard Saxel
Frank Jenks
as Harry Niles
Esther Dale
as Mrs. Smith
Peggy Stewart
as Freda Smith
Samuel S. Hinds
as Felix Darren
Nell O'Day
as Elizabeth Saxel
Nella Walker
as Corinne Saxel
Cecil Cunningham
as Mrs. Miller
Key crew
Directed by Robert Stevenson, written by Felix Jackson, Fannie Hurst and Bruce Manning.
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Back Street Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 13 ratings.
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Back Street – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Back Street online?
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Who stars in Back Street?
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The main cast of Back Street (1941) includes Charles Boyer, Margaret Sullavan, Richard Carlson, Frank McHugh and Tim Holt. The film was directed by Robert Stevenson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Back Street released?
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Back Street was released on February 7, 1941 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Back Street worth watching?
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Back Street (1941) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Back Street?
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