Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1932 · 1h 33m

Back Street

Director

Cast

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

Crew

Karl Freund — Director of Photography Milton Carruth — Editor David Broekman — Original Music Composer Gladys Lehman — Screenplay Lynn Starling — Screenplay Gene Fowler — Writer

Tagline

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

Synopsis

A woman's love for and devotion to a married man results in her being relegated to the "back streets" of his life.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

John M. Stahl Director Karl Freund Director of Photography Milton Carruth Editor David Broekman Original Music Composer Gladys Lehman Screenplay Lynn Starling Screenplay Gene Fowler Writer Ben Hecht Writer Fannie Hurst Novel Carl Laemmle Jr. Producer Vera West Costume Design

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