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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.2 / 100
1932·Drama / Mystery / Romance·1h 33m

BACK STREET

“A story that will grip you with its powerful emotional appeal written by one of America's foremost novelists... A picture with an amazing cast of star players”

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

Above the Line
John M. Stahl·DirectorGladys Lehman·ScreenplayLynn Starling·ScreenplayKarl Freund·Director of PhotographyDavid Broekman·Original Music ComposerMilton Carruth·Editor
Cast
Irene Dunne·Ray SchmidtJohn Boles·Walter D. SaxelGeorge Meeker·Kurt ShendlerZasu Pitts·Mrs. DoleJune Clyde·Freda SchmidtWilliam Bakewell·Richard SaxelArletta Duncan·Beth SaxelDoris Lloyd·Corinne SaxelPaul Weigel·Adolph SchmidtJane Darwell·Mrs. Adolph Schmidt
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 2
John M. Stahl·DirectorScott R. Beal·Assistant Director
Writing· 5
Gladys Lehman·ScreenplayGene Fowler·WriterLynn Starling·ScreenplayBen Hecht·WriterFannie Hurst·Novel
Camera· 5
Karl Freund·Director of PhotographyPaul Hill·Assistant CameraSherman Clark·Still PhotographerAlan Jones·Camera OperatorRoswell A. Hoffmann·Assistant Camera
Editing· 2
Milton Carruth·EditorMaurice Pivar·Supervising Film Editor
Sound & Music· 5
David Broekman·Original Music ComposerC. Roy Hunter·Sound SupervisorJames Dietrich·Additional MusicJoe Lapis·SoundDavid Broekman·Music Director
Art & Design· 3
Vera West·Costume DesignCharles D. Hall·Art DirectionJack Pierce·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Carl Laemmle Jr.·ProducerDavid C. Werner·CastingE.M. Asher·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Carl Laemmle·Presenter
By the Numbers
68.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Back Street's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intense, Serious, Action Oriented
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a group of eight individuals, seven men and one woman, all appearing to be in action or poised for it, with several holding firearms. An old”

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Key Elements
HandgunsRevolver
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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