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Back Street

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, February 7 1941
84 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Charles BoyerCharles Boyer. Charles Boyer was 41 in Back Street as 'Walter Louis Saxel'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 28 1899 –
Died: Sat, Aug 26 1978
Portrait of Margaret SullavanMargaret Sullavan. Margaret Sullavan was 31 in Back Street as 'Ray Smith'.
Birthday: Sun, May 16 1909 –
Died: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Portrait of Richard CarlsonRichard Carlson. Richard Carlson was 28 in Back Street as 'Curt Stanton'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 30 1912 –
Died: Sat, Nov 26 1977
Portrait of Frank McHughFrank McHugh. Frank McHugh was 42 in Back Street as 'Ed Porter'.
Birthday: Sun, May 22 1898 –
Died: Fri, Sep 11 1981
Portrait of Tim HoltTim Holt. Tim Holt was 22 in Back Street as 'Richard Saxel'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 05 1919 –
Died: Thu, Feb 15 1973
Portrait of Frank JenksFrank Jenks. Frank Jenks was 38 in Back Street as 'Harry Niles'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 04 1902 –
Died: Sun, May 13 1962
Portrait of Esther DaleEsther Dale. Esther Dale was 55 in Back Street as 'Mrs. Smith'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 10 1885 –
Died: Sun, Jul 23 1961
Portrait of Peggy StewartPeggy Stewart. Peggy Stewart was 17 in Back Street as 'Freda Smith'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 05 1923 –
Died: Wed, May 29 2019
Portrait of Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. Hinds. Samuel S. Hinds was 65 in Back Street as 'Felix Darren'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 03 1875 –
Died: Wed, Oct 13 1948
Portrait of Nell O'DayNell O'Day. Nell O'Day was 31 in Back Street as 'Elizabeth Saxel'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 22 1909 –
Died: Tue, Jan 03 1989
Portrait of Nella WalkerNella Walker. Nella Walker was 54 in Back Street as 'Corinne Saxel'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 04 1886 –
Died: Mon, Mar 22 1971
Portrait of Cecil CunninghamCecil Cunningham. Cecil Cunningham was 52 in Back Street as 'Mrs. Miller'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 02 1888 –
Died: Fri, Apr 17 1959
Portrait of Irving BaconIrving Bacon. Irving Bacon was 47 in Back Street as 'Ticket seller'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 05 1893 –
Died: Fri, Feb 05 1965
Portrait of Howard HickmanHoward Hickman. Howard Hickman was 60 in Back Street as 'Williams'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 09 1880 –
Died: Sat, Dec 31 1949
Portrait of Mary ForbesMary Forbes. Mary Forbes was 58 in Back Street as 'Mrs. Williams'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 30 1882 –
Died: Mon, Jul 22 1974
Portrait of Charles LaneCharles Lane. Charles Lane was 36 in Back Street as 'Reporter for Associated News'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 26 1905 –
Died: Mon, Jul 09 2007
Portrait of Joseph CrehanJoseph Crehan. Joseph Crehan was 57 in Back Street as 'Postman'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 14 1883 –
Died: Fri, Apr 15 1966
Portrait of Dick ElliottDick Elliott. Dick Elliott was 54 in Back Street as 'Hotel desk clerk'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 29 1886 –
Died: Fri, Dec 22 1961
Portrait of Ludwig StösselLudwig Stössel. Ludwig Stössel was 57 in Back Street as 'Louis'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 11 1883 –
Died: Mon, Jan 29 1973
Portrait of Selmer JacksonSelmer Jackson. Selmer Jackson was 52 in Back Street as 'Arthur the butler'.
Birthday: Sun, May 06 1888 –
Died: Tue, Mar 30 1971

Crew

Portrait of Robert StevensonRobert Stevenson. Robert Stevenson was 35 in Back Street as 'Director'
Birthday: Fri, Mar 31 1905 –
Died: Wed, Apr 30 1986
Portrait of Bruce ManningBruce Manning. Bruce Manning was 38 in Back Street as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Tue, Jul 15 1902 –
Died: Tue, Aug 03 1965
Portrait of Felix JacksonFelix Jackson. Felix Jackson was 38 in Back Street as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Thu, Jun 05 1902 –
Died: Mon, Dec 07 1992
Portrait of Frank SkinnerFrank Skinner. Frank Skinner was 43 in Back Street as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Fri, Dec 31 1897 –
Died: Tue, Oct 08 1968
Portrait of Fannie HurstFannie Hurst. Fannie Hurst was 55 in Back Street as 'Novel'
Birthday: Mon, Oct 19 1885 –
Died: Fri, Feb 23 1968