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Back Pay

1930 · 56 min · ★ 4.9 · Drama, Romance

Bored with small town life, a woman leaves for the big city and winds up becoming the mistress of a ruthless businessman.

Directed by William A. Seiter · Written by Francis Edward Faragoh

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