Back Pay
1922, English. Directed by Frank Borzage.
The woman pays — but what part of the reckoning does she owe?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 8 January 1922
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frances Marion
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Back Pay runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Back Pay is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Back Pay isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Back Pay?
If you liked Back Pay, try Won't Back Down, Wonderstruck, The Last Rifleman.
Who directed Back Pay?
Back Pay (1922) was directed by Frank Borzage and stars Seena Owen, Matt Moore, J. Barney Sherry.