Back Street (1961 film)

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This article is about the 1961 film. For the novel, see Back Street.

Back Street

Directed by	David Miller
Produced by	Ross Hunter
Written by	Eleanore Griffin William Ludwig Fannie Hurst (novel)
Starring	Susan Hayward John Gavin
Music by	Frank Skinner
Cinematography	Stanley Cortez
Editing by	Milton Carruth
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date(s)	11 October 1961
Running time	107 min
Country	United States
Language	English
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Back Street is a 1961 film made by Universal Pictures, directed by David Miller, and produced by Ross Hunter. The screenplay was written by Eleanore Griffin and William Ludwig based on novel by Fannie Hurst. The music score is by Frank Skinner. The film stars Susan Hayward and John Gavin.

Tale follows the long, unrequited romance between two people over the years as they can't seem to ever get together the way they want to.

It was nominated for Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Color. (Jean Louis)

1 Plot
2 Cast
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[edit] Plot

This powerful romantic drama from Fannie Hurst brings together Susan Hayward, John Gavin and Vera Miles in a poignant story of love and sacrifice. Susan Hayward stars as Rae Smith, a successful dress designer. She is the "other woman" in Paul Saxon's life, played by John Gavin. Saxon, heir to a gigantic chain of department stores has everything, he is wealthy, handsome, talented - and married! His wife, Liz, played by Vera Miles, is the obstacle to his happiness. A confirmed alcoholic, Liz refuses to divorce him with only their two children holding their shaky marriage together. Rae and Paul meet in secret -- but still love blossoms.

[edit] Cast

Susan Hayward ... Rae Smith
John Gavin ... Paul Saxon
Vera Miles ... Liz Saxon
Charles Drake ... Curt Stanton
Virginia Grey ... Janey nee Smith
Reginald Gardiner ... Dalian
Tammy Marihugh ... Caroline
Robert Eyer ... Paul Saxon Jr.
Natalie Schafer ... Mrs. Evans
Doreen McLean ... Miss Hatfield
Alex Gerry ... Mr. Venner
Karen Norris ... Mrs. Penworth
Hayden Rorke ... Charley Claypole
Mary Lawrence ... Marge Claypole
Joseph Cronin ... Airport Clerk

[edit] References

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