Background (1953)
1h 20m
Running Time
November 9, 1953Release Date
Plot.
Two years of deterioration sees John and Barbara Lomax's marriage reduced to bitter sniping and "keeping up appearances" for the sake of the children. When John's old friend Bill professes his love for Barbara, the marriage finally breaks up – causing their three children to react in different ways and their son secretly determined to do Bill harm.
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Cast & Crew.
Valerie Hobson
Barbie Lomax
Philip Friend
John Lomax
Norman Wooland
Bill Ogden
Janette Scott
Jess Lomax
Mandy Miller
Linda Lomax
Daniel Birt
Director
Jeremy Spenser
Adrian Lomax
Lily Kann
Brownie
Warren Chetham-Strode
Writer
Helen Shingler
Mary Wallace
Don Sharp
Writer
Thora Hird
Mrs. Humphries
Herbert Mason
Producer
Louise Hampton
Miss Russell
Arthur Grant
Cinematographer
Jack Melford
Mackay
Details.
Wiki.
Background (U.S. Edge of Divorce) is a 1953 British domestic drama film dealing with the effects of divorce, directed by Daniel Birt and starring Valerie Hobson, Philip Friend and Norman Wooland. It marked the film debut of Barbara Hicks. It was based on the 1950 play of the same title by Warren Chetham-Strode, who also wrote the screenplay for the film. It was made at Southall Studios, with sets designed by the art director Michael Stringer. The film was produced by Group 3 Films and distributed by ABPC.
Background was released to cinemas in the United Kingdom on 3 November, 1953.