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Back Street (1932) | Criteria

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Back Street

English • 1932 • 1h 33m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

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

Included in
Rebels at the Typewriter: Women Screenwriters of the 1930s
Position 4
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November 2023
Position 6
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Pre-Code Divas
Position 8
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January 2021
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Directed by John M. Stahl
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn M. Stahl

WriterGladys Lehman, Gene Fowler, Lynn Starling, Ben Hecht

CinematographerKarl Freund

ComposerDavid Broekman

EditorMilton Carruth

ProducerCarl Laemmle Jr.

Cast

Irene Dunneas Ray Schmidt

John Bolesas Walter D. Saxel

as Kurt Shendler

Zasu Pittsas Mrs. Dole

June Clydeas Freda Schmidt

William Bakewellas Richard Saxel

Arletta Duncanas Beth Saxel

Doris Lloydas Corinne Saxel

Paul Weigelas Adolph Schmidt

Jane Darwellas Mrs. Adolph Schmidt

Shirley Greyas Francine

James Donlanas Profhero

Walter Catlettas Bakeless

Robert McWadeas Uncle Felix

Gloria Stuartas Young Woman (uncredited)

Betty Blytheas Gossip (uncredited)

Symona Bonifaceas Lady at Casino (uncredited)

Bob Burnsas Horsecar Driver (uncredited)

Jack Chefeas Casino Onlooker (uncredited)

Rose Dioneas Minor Role (uncredited)