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Background (1953)

Movie ★ 7.0 80 min

Drama

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.

Daniel Birt Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 9, 1953
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt0045532
Language
Studio
Group 3 Productions

Cast

Valerie Hobson Valerie Hobson Barbie Lomax Philip Friend Philip Friend John Lomax Norman Wooland Norman Wooland Bill Ogden Janette Scott Janette Scott Jess Lomax Mandy Miller Mandy Miller Linda Lomax Jeremy Spenser Jeremy Spenser Adrian Lomax Lily Kann Brownie Helen Shingler Helen Shingler Mary Wallace Thora Hird Thora Hird Mrs. Humphries Louise Hampton Louise Hampton Miss Russell Jack Melford Jack Melford Mackay Richard Wattis Richard Wattis David Wallace Joss Ambler Joss Ambler Judge Paul Harding Arthur Meade Lloyd Lamble Lloyd Lamble Defence Counsel Barbara Hicks Barbara Hicks Mrs. Young Ernest Butcher Ernest Butcher Clerk

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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.
When was Background released?
Background is a 1953 drama film.
Where can I watch Background?
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