A Question of Adultery (1958)
Artificial Insemination - the burning problem of today
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.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Keywords
artificial insemination
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- A Question of Adultery stars Julie London, Anthony Steel, Basil Sydney, Donald Houston, Anton Diffring, Andrew Cruickshank.
- How long is A Question of Adultery?
- A Question of Adultery has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is A Question of Adultery?
- A Question of Adultery is a Drama film.
- Where was A Question of Adultery produced?
- A Question of Adultery was produced in United Kingdom.