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Back Pay (1922)

Movie ★ 6.9 90 min

Drama

Hester Bevins is a simple country girl who yearns for adventure. Though she has a handsome young man, Jerry, who is devoted to her, she leaves her village and goes to New York in search of a grander life. There she becomes the lover of a wealthy and unscrupulous businessman. But when Jerry returns blinded and dying from the war, Hester must choose between her new life and the man whose loyalty to her has never failed.

Frank Borzage Director Frances Marion Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 8, 1922
Runtime
90 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0012917

Themes

Cast

Seena Owen Seena Owen Hester Bevins Matt Moore Matt Moore Jerry Newcombe J. Barney Sherry J. Barney Sherry Charles G. Wheeler Ethel Duray Kitty Charles Craig Speed Jerry Sinclair Thomas Craig

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Frequently asked questions

What is Back Pay about?
Hester Bevins is a simple country girl who yearns for adventure. Though she has a handsome young man, Jerry, who is devoted to her, she leaves her village and goes to New York in search of a grander life. There she becomes the lover of a wealthy and unscrupulous businessman. But when Jerry returns blinded and dying from the war, Hester must choose between her new life and the man whose loyalty to her has never failed.
Who directed Back Pay?
Back Pay was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Back Pay?
Back Pay stars Seena Owen, Matt Moore, J. Barney Sherry, Ethel Duray.
When was Back Pay released?
Back Pay is a 1922 drama film.
Where can I watch Back Pay?
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