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.
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Back Street (1941) Original Trailer [HD]
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Top Cast
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Charles Boyer
Walter Louis Saxel
Margaret Sullavan
Ray Smith
Richard Carlson
Curt Stanton
Frank McHugh
Ed Porter
Tim Holt
Richard Saxel
Frank Jenks
Harry Niles
Esther Dale
Mrs. Smith
Peggy Stewart
Freda Smith
Samuel S. Hinds
Felix Darren
Nell O'Day
Elizabeth Saxel
Nella Walker
Corinne Saxel
Cecil Cunningham
Mrs. Miller
Irving Bacon
Ticket seller
Howard Hickman
Williams
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Williams
Charles Lane
Reporter for Associated News
Joseph Crehan
Postman
Dick Elliott
Hotel desk clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Manning, Felix Jackson
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Back Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
Bruce Manning, Felix Jackson, Fannie Hurst
Frank Skinner
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Stevenson
Director
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Bruce Manning
Screenplay
Felix Jackson
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Street
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What is Back Street about?
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.
Who directed Back Street?
Back Street was directed by Robert Stevenson.
Who stars in Back Street?
The principal cast of Back Street includes Charles Boyer, Margaret Sullavan, Richard Carlson, Frank McHugh, Tim Holt.
When was Back Street released and how long is it?
Back Street was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Back Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Back Street was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is Back Street based on a book or true story?
Back Street is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fannie Hurst".