Back Street (1941)
Previously filmed in 1932, and remade a third time in 1961, this second film version of Fannie Hurst's novel stars Margaret Sullavan as a fashion designer in love with a married banker (Charles Boyer). Directed by Robert Stevenson, the film also stars Richard Carlson, Tim Holt, Frank McHugh, Esther Dale and Cecil Cunningham.
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Charles BoyerWalter Louis Saxel
Margaret SullavanRay Smith
Richard CarlsonCurt Stanton
Frank McHughEd Porter
Tim HoltRichard Saxel
Frank JenksHarry Niles
Esther DaleMrs. Smith
Peggy StewartFreda Smith
Samuel S. HindsFelix Darren
Nell O'DayElizabeth Saxel
Nella WalkerCorinne Saxel
Cecil CunninghamMrs. MillerKeywords
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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityMarriage · Gossip · MistressDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference173087Actor preference139710 · 174451 · 322192
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Frequently asked questions about Back Street
What is Back Street about?
Previously filmed in 1932, and remade a third time in 1961, this second film version of Fannie Hurst's novel stars Margaret Sullavan as a fashion designer in love with a married banker (Charles Boyer). Directed by Robert Stevenson, the film also stars Richard Carlson, Tim Holt, Frank McHugh, Esther Dale and Cecil Cunningham.
How long is Back Street?
Back Street has a runtime of 89 minutes.