When the Bough Breaks

1947 NR 1h 18m 6.5

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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Main Cast

Patricia Roc Patricia Roc Lily Bates
Rosamund John Rosamund John Frances Norman
Bill Owen Bill Owen Bill Collins
Brenda Bruce Brenda Bruce Ruby Chapman
Patrick Holt Patrick Holt Robert Norman
Cavan Malone Cavan Malone Jimmy
Leslie Dwyer Leslie Dwyer George
Sonia Holm Sonia Holm Nurse
Torin Thatcher Torin Thatcher Adams
Catherine Lacey Catherine Lacey Almoner

Creators

Lawrence Huntington Lawrence Huntington Director
Peter Rogers Peter Rogers Screenplay
Moie Charles Moie Charles Story
Herbert Victor Herbert Victor Story

Info about When the Bough Breaks

Studio(s): Sydney Box Productions

Originally Released: Nov 19, 1947

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Drama

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