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When The Bough Breaks


1h 18m 1947
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Lawrence Huntington

Director

Muriel George

Ada Reeve

Joan Haythorne

Torin Thatcher

Edie Martin

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1947

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 18m
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1

Synopsis

Director

Lawrence Huntington

Director

Cast

Muriel George

Ada Reeve

Joan Haythorne

Torin Thatcher

Edie Martin

Bill Owen

Patricia Roc

Marianne Stone

Edith Sharpe

Sonia Holm

Noel Howlett

Cavan Malone

Catherine Lacey

Brenda Bruce

Leslie Dwyer

Gerald Case

Jane Hylton

Patrick Holt

Crew

Betty E. Box

Producer

Muriel Box

Writer

Sydney Box

Writer

Yvonne Caffin

Costume Designer

John Elphick

Assistant Designer

Gordon Hales

Editor

John Hollingsworth

Music Director

Bryan Langley

Cinematographer

Clifton Parker

Music Composer

Peter Rogers

Writer

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1947

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 18m
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1

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