Storyline
Ambitious but thwarted, Rae Smith meets handsome U.S. Marine Paul Saxon, of the Saxon department store chain, as he passes through Lincoln, Nebraska, on his way home from World War II. There's a definite spark between them but circumstances intervene and he leaves town without her. Later she learns he's married. Determined to make it as a fashion designer, Rae moves to New York City and becomes a great success. One day she happens to meet Paul again and again there's that spark but he's still married so, as a form of escape, Rae moves to Rome to set up shop. Once again she meets Paul and finally they begin an actual affair since Paul's shrewish, drunken wife, Liz, won't give him a divorce. Time passes, the affair continues whenever time and place permit, but then, Paul's young son finds out about Rae and Rae's back-street world begins to crumble.
Cast & Crew
Susan Hayward
Rae Smith
Lead
John Gavin
Paul Saxon
Vera Miles
Liz Saxon
Charles Drake
Curt Stanton
Virginia Grey
Janey nee Smith
Reginald Gardiner
Dalian
Tammy Marihugh
Caroline
RE
Robert Eyer
Paul Saxon Jr.
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Miller's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Back Street is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
