Back Page (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1934, Back Page is a drama and crime film directed by Anton Lorenze, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. A former New York reporter (Peggy Shannon) is hired as editor of a failing, small town newspaper in California.
Who’s in it. Back Page stars Peggy Shannon as Jerry Hampton, Russell Hopton as Brice Regal, Claude Gillingwater as Sam Webster and Edwin Maxwell as Martin Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Back Page has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back Page page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back Page tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back Page (1934)?
- In US, Back Page is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back Page worth watching?
- Back Page holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back Page?
- Back Page stars Peggy Shannon, Russell Hopton, Claude Gillingwater, Edwin Maxwell and Sterling Holloway.
- When was Back Page released?
- Back Page was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.