Back Pay
“The woman pays — but what part of the reckoning does she owe?”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, Fannie Hurst
- Original Title
- Back Pay
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Frances Marion, Fannie Hurst
Chester A. Lyons
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Chester A. Lyons
Director of Photography
Frances Marion
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Pay
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What is Back Pay about?
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.
Who directed Back Pay?
Back Pay was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Back Pay?
The principal cast of Back Pay includes Seena Owen, Matt Moore, J. Barney Sherry, Ethel Duray, Charles Craig.
When was Back Pay released and how long is it?
Back Pay was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Back Pay based on a book or true story?
Back Pay is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fannie Hurst".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Back Pay?
Back Pay holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).