Director: Robert Stevenson
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NMTW
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Good
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total
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Charles BoyerWalter Louis Saxel -
Margaret SullavanRay Smith
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Richard CarlsonCurt Stanton
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Frank McHughEd Porter
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Tim HoltRichard Saxel
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Frank JenksHarry Niles
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Esther DaleMrs. Smith
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Peggy StewartFreda Smith
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Samuel S. HindsFelix Darren
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Nell O'DayElizabeth Saxel
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Nella WalkerCorinne Saxel
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Cecil CunninghamMrs. Miller
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Irving BaconTicket seller
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Howard HickmanWilliams
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Mary ForbesMrs. Williams
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 89 min |
Description:
In 1900s Cincinnati, spirited shop girl Ray Smith falls for banker Walter Saxel, who is already engaged. Unable to leave with him, Ray stays single, but they reconnect five years later. Walter is now married with a son, and Ray becomes his mistress. Over the years, she faces social disapproval and loneliness, enduring brief moments with him while waiting for a life she can't have.
| Alternative title: | Back Street |
| Release year: | 1941 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total |
| Director: | Robert Stevenson |
| Type: | Movie |
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