Back Street

Year: 1941

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Robert Stevenson

Drama

The second screen adaptation of Fannie Hurst’s novel—following an earlier 1932 version and later a 1961 remake—features Margaret Sullavan as a fashion designer who falls for a married banker, played by Charles Boyer. Directed by Robert Stevenson, the cast includes Richard Carlson, Tim Holt, Frank McHugh, Esther Dale and Cecil Cunningham.

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