On Your Back
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On Your Back is a 1930 American pre-Code drama film directed by Guthrie McClintic and written by Howard J. Green. The film stars Irene Rich, Raymond Hackett, H. B. Warner, Wheeler Oakman, Marion Shilling and Ilka Chase. The film was released on September 14, 1930, by Fox Film Corporation.[1][2][3] A trailer exists in the Library of Congress collection.[4]
On Your Back | |
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Directed by | Guthrie McClintic |
Screenplay by | Howard J. Green |
Story by | Rita Weiman |
Produced by | George E. Middleton |
Starring | Irene Rich Raymond Hackett H. B. Warner Wheeler Oakman Marion Shilling Ilka Chase |
Cinematography | Joseph H. August |
Edited by | Frank E. Hull |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Fox Film Corporation |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Actress Marion Shilling was frustrated when it became obvious that the studio was more interested in promoting Irene Rich than featuring an actress on loan. At a preview of the film, it was clear that Shilling was the standout, so cuts and re-shots were ordered. "For instance, the climactic scene of the film was one in which I, Irene's victim, at last had a chance to tell her off. My speech, to which I gave all the power I was capable of, covered an entire page of script. In the final version, how was the scene presented? Throughout the speech I was shown with my back to camera in a long shot. At frequent intervals, during my outpouring, the camera cut from my back to a huge idealized close-up of Irene."[5]