When the Bough Breaks

1947
1h 18m

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Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueEmotional strains of adoption. A young mother hands over her baby to foster parents, but struggles to let go emotionally. Her obsession affects the lives of those around her, including the c... Tout lireEmotional strains of adoption. A young mother hands over her baby to foster parents, but struggles to let go emotionally. Her obsession affects the lives of those around her, including the child.Emotional strains of adoption. A young mother hands over her baby to foster parents, but struggles to let go emotionally. Her obsession affects the lives of those around her, including the child.

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Anecdotes
Two advertising posters for Patricia Roc films can be seen under the window of the outside of Bill's shop. The first at around 45 minutes is for "The Brothers" (1947). The second is just over an hour into the film and is for "Jassy" (1947).

Citations
Frances Norman: I told you - he thinks I'm his mother!
Lily Bates: But you're not, are you?

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References Jassy (1947)

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8/10

Adoption

Gainsborough Pictures took a break from historical bodice-rippers to make a very contemporary problem picture, scripted - I kid you not! - by future 'Carry On' producer Peter Rogers.

It's well-known that postwar digs often carried signs reading "No Irish. No Blacks", but we learn from this remarkable film that "No Kids" was a common refrain at the time too.

Missing from the usual literature (including Rogers' autobiography), 'When the Bough Breaks' manages to pack the doubtless pressing postwar issues of unwed motherhood (in this case dealt with by making the single parent the victim of a bigamist) and adoption into just 81 minutes before it's rather abrupt but nevertheless satisfying resolution.