Back Pay(1922)
The woman pays — but what part of the reckoning does she owe?
Back Pay Synopsis
Hester Bevins is a simple country girl who yearns for adventure. Though she has a handsome young man, Jerry, who is devoted to her, she leaves her village and goes to New York in search of a grander life. There she becomes the lover of a wealthy and unscrupulous businessman. But when Jerry returns blinded and dying from the war, Hester must choose between her new life and the man whose loyalty to her has never failed.
Back Pay (1922) is a drama film directed by Frank Borzage, released on January 8, 1922 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Seena Owen, Matt Moore, J. Barney Sherry and Ethel Duray. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Borzage
- Writers:
- Frances Marion, Fannie Hurst
- Cinematographer:
- Chester A. Lyons
- Production:
- Cosmopolitan Productions
- Status:
- Released
Back Pay Cast & Crew
Main cast
Seena Owen
as Hester Bevins
Matt Moore
as Jerry Newcombe
J. Barney Sherry
as Charles G. Wheeler
- Ethel Duray
Ethel Duray
as Kitty
- Charles Craig
Charles Craig
as Speed
- Jerry Sinclair
Jerry Sinclair
as Thomas Craig
Key crew
Directed by Frank Borzage, written by Frances Marion and Fannie Hurst.
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Back Pay Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 6 ratings.
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Back Pay – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Back Pay online?
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Who stars in Back Pay?
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The main cast of Back Pay (1922) includes Seena Owen, Matt Moore, J. Barney Sherry, Ethel Duray and Charles Craig. The film was directed by Frank Borzage. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Back Pay released?
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Back Pay was released on January 8, 1922 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Back Pay worth watching?
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Back Pay (1922) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.