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Back Pay

"The woman pays — but what part of the reckoning does she owe?"

January 8, 1922 1h 30m 6.3/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1922. Back Pay is a drama film. directed by Frank Borzage.

Starring Seena Owen, Matt Moore, and J. Barney Sherry

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 8, 1922 104 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Cosmopolitan Productions

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 grande...

Who directed Back Pay?

Back Pay was directed by Frank Borzage.

How long is Back Pay?

Back Pay has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Back Pay released?

Back Pay was released on January 8, 1922 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Back Pay?

The main cast of Back Pay includes Seena Owen, Matt Moore, J. Barney Sherry, Ethel Duray, Charles Craig.