A Question of Adultery
“Artificial Insemination - the burning problem of today”
Synopsis
Mark Loring is madly jealous of his wife, Mary, former American cabaret singer. Due to an automobile accident, she loses her unborn child, and Mark becomes sterile. His father, Brit-stuffy Sir John Loring, has never approved of the marriage and, again, tries to break it up. Believing that a child will hold the marriage together, Mary suggests artificial insemination to Mark, who finally agrees to accompany her to a clinic in Switzerland. However, when she is again pregnant, Mark finds it impossible to reconcile himself to the situation and leaves her. Prompted by his father, Mark sues for divorce, accusing her of adultery. She contests the divorce and a trial concerns itself with whether or not artificial insemination is a question of adultery. The Catholic Church's National League of Decency placed this film on its Condemned" list.
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Julie London
Mary Loring
Anthony Steel
Mark Loring
Basil Sydney
Sir John Loring
Donald Houston
Mr. Jacobus
Anton Diffring
Carl Dieter
Andrew Cruickshank
Dr. Cameron
Frank Thring
Mr. Stanley
Conrad Phillips
Mario
Kynaston Reeves
Judge
Arthur Gomez
Spanish Doctor
Georgina Cookson
Mrs. Duncan
Richard Caldicot
Mr. Duncan
Rodney Burke
2nd Barrister
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Edwards, Denis Freeman
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- A Question of Adultery
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Connaught Place
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Chaffey
Anne Edwards, Denis Freeman
Philip Green
Stephen Dade
Peter Tanner
Victor Lyndon, Raymond Stross
Department Leadership Roster
Don Chaffey
Director
Anne Edwards
Writer
Denis Freeman
Writer
Victor Lyndon
Producer
Raymond Stross
Producer
Peter Tanner
Editor
Stephen Dade
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Question of Adultery about?
Mark Loring is madly jealous of his wife, Mary, former American cabaret singer. Due to an automobile accident, she loses her unborn child, and Mark becomes sterile. His father, Brit-stuffy Sir John Loring, has never approved of the marriage and, again, tries to break it up. Believing that a child will hold the marriage together, Mary suggests artificial insemination to Mark, who finally agrees to accompany her to a clinic in Switzerland. However, when she is again pregnant, Mark finds it impossible to reconcile himself to the situation and leaves her. Prompted by his father, Mark sues for divorce, accusing her of adultery. She contests the divorce and a trial concerns itself with whether or not artificial insemination is a question of adultery. The Catholic Church's National League of Decency placed this film on its Condemned" list.
Who directed A Question of Adultery?
A Question of Adultery was directed by Don Chaffey.
Who stars in A Question of Adultery?
The principal cast of A Question of Adultery includes Julie London, Anthony Steel, Basil Sydney, Donald Houston, Anton Diffring.
When was A Question of Adultery released and how long is it?
A Question of Adultery was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for A Question of Adultery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Question of Adultery was composed by Philip Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Question of Adultery?
A Question of Adultery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).