The Children's Hour
1961 · Movie · 107 min. · United States
Karen (Hepburn) and Martha (MacLaine) are the headmistresses of an exclusive school for girls. When they discipline a malicious little girl, the vindictive child twists an overheard comment into slander and accuses her teachers of questionable behavior. Soon the scandalous gossip engulfs the school's community, with repercussions that are swift, crushing...and tragic.
Direction William Wyler
Cast Audrey Hepburn · Shirley MacLaine · James Garner · Miriam Hopkins · Fay Bainter · Karen Balkin · Veronica Cartwright · Mimi Gibson · Debbie Moldow · Diane Mountford · William Mims · Sally Brophy
Soundtrack Alex North
Screenplay Lillian Hellman
Cinematography Franz Planer
Original title The Children's Hour
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7K votes (FilmAffinity)
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