Background (1953)
When a marriage breaks down, what happens to the children?
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.
Director: Daniel Birt
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: November 9, 1953
Cast
- Valerie Hobson - Barbie Lomax
- Philip Friend - John Lomax
- Norman Wooland - Bill Ogden
- Janette Scott - Jess Lomax
- Mandy Miller - Linda Lomax
- Jeremy Spenser - Adrian Lomax
- Lily Kann - Brownie
- Helen Shingler - Mary Wallace
- Thora Hird - Mrs. Humphries
- Louise Hampton - Miss Russell
Screenplay
- Warren Chetham-Strode (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Arthur Grant
Editing: John Trumper
Production: Group 3 Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Daniel Birt
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Background about?
- 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.
- Who directed Background?
- Background was directed by Daniel Birt.
- Who stars in Background?
- Background stars Valerie Hobson, Philip Friend, Norman Wooland, Janette Scott, Mandy Miller, Jeremy Spenser.
- How long is Background?
- Background has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Background?
- Background is a Drama film.
- Where was Background produced?
- Background was produced in United Kingdom.