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
1932 · 1h 33m · Passed
Drama, Romance
Directed by
John M. Stahl
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Back Street
Overview
A woman's love for and devotion to a married man results in her being relegated to the "back streets" of his life.
Director and cast
- John M. Stahl Director
- Irene Dunne as Ray Schmidt
- John Boles as Walter D. Saxel
- George Meeker as Kurt Shendler
- Zasu Pitts as Mrs. Dole
- June Clyde as Freda Schmidt
- William Bakewell as Richard Saxel
- Arletta Duncan as Beth Saxel
- Doris Lloyd as Corinne Saxel
- Paul Weigel as Adolph Schmidt
- Jane Darwell as Mrs. Adolph Schmidt
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