A bored housewife has an affair with her mother's lodger. When he dumps her, she attempts suicide, which brings everyone to their senses.A bored housewife has an affair with her mother's lodger. When he dumps her, she attempts suicide, which brings everyone to their senses.A bored housewife has an affair with her mother's lodger. When he dumps her, she attempts suicide, which brings everyone to their senses.
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- TriviaRather incongruously for what is essentially a serious drama, composer Eric Rogers re-uses a number of music cues from his work on the 'Carry On' series.
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Margery Graham: Must you use a tea cloth, Sid? There's a towel over there. And isn't it about time you had a bath?
Margery Graham: [they sit down to eat] Must you sit in your vest?
Sid Graham: Nice to be home , innit?
Margery Graham: Home? More like a hovel. And you make it worse sitting there like that.
Sid Graham: Had a hard day at the shop, have you? I can always tell.
Margery Graham: I don't seem to have any appetite.
Sid Graham: 'Ere, tell you what we'll do; go down the Wellington, 'ave a noggin together. That'll bring the old sparkle back. Mum can babysit. She likes watching the telly.
Margery Graham: That stinking pub's your answer to every problem isn't it? That's all you think about - beer and darts.
Sid Graham: Now, leave off will you, Marge? You've been picking on me ever since I came in. A fella's entitled to a bit of peace...
Margery Graham: Oh, and I'm not entitled to anything, I suppose. Well I'm sick of living here and I'm sick of that crummy pub and I'm sick of the people we have to mix with. Sick! Sick! Oh, God, I'm so sick of it.
Sid Graham: Take it easy, doll. Look, we'll soon be out of it. I promised I'd find a better job and Old Sid never goes back on a promise, you know that. We'll really save this time. In fact I'll start now. That's the last packet I'll ever buy
[he throws his cigarettes away]
Sid Graham: .
Margery Graham: There's some pudding in the oven, Sid.
[she exits and climbs the stairs]
Sid Graham: [he calls after her] Don't be upset. Maybe, we'll get a place on one of those new estates. With a garage an' all.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Undergrunnen (1966)
This is an accurate portrayal of how men treated women also how some women often lead men along a path of intimate desire , often ending with no result. Added to which, Harry's ( Ian Hendry ) were as predatory for anything lacking responsibility , so you can certainly discount marriage .And if the woman became pregnant , the man would go out of his way to ensure his water tight disappearance .All that said, many women got taken in , first by good looks, which Harry certainly has and a man that was bold and forward in his sometimes forceful and suggestive words and body language . All these folk, women and men were unique to 1950s to 1970s cultural British attitudes. The well known early film with Michael Caine ' ALFIE ' remains as powerful today as it was then, albeit only dealing with one male , one female as opposed to multiple ladies and gents in this narrative. Take note, the man always drives an expensive , often flashy car, especially Harrys imported American , which in those days was referred to as ' very well heeled man ' Best Italian suites, and only the best shoes silk ties and best luxury cars .In some viewers minds , one critical point are the slightly posh accents which would not be the case for people living in a rather run down London suburb , apart from the son, , whose accent is noticeably at a lower level ! Also, everyone is well dressed . When do theses people go to work and where does their income come from for all their trappings ? An interesting film, although i noticed a number of gaps in the narrative ? The bottom line of my first sentence is due to the fact I never fitted in with these characters, bearing no grudge, as my cars were always ordinary, and my dress sense casual , with no expensive shoes.
- jefadlm-1
- May 8, 2021
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- Havelock Terrace, Battersea, London, Greater London, England, UK(Harry drives off and leaves Margery by the Pavilion Pub)
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- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1