Background (1953 film)
| Background | |
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Original British quad poster | |
| Directed by | Daniel Birt |
| Written by | Warren Chetham-Strode Don Sharp |
| Based on | Background by Warren Chetham-Strode |
| Produced by | Herbert Mason |
| Starring | Valerie Hobson Philip Friend Norman Wooland |
| Cinematography | Arthur Grant |
| Edited by | John Trumper |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | ABPC (UK) |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
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, with Don Sharp. 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.