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The Children's Hour

A scandal erupts at an all-female school when a student's passionate claims challenge the delicate line between power and closeness.

The film is a drama about the close friendship between two headmistresses, Karen and Martha, who own a small school for girls. Their lives are turned upside down when a malicious student, Mary, spreads a lie about their relationship, leading to the downfall of their school and their personal lives.

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Main Cast

Shirley MacLaineShirley MacLaineMartha Dobie
Audrey HepburnAudrey HepburnKaren Wright
James GarnerJames GarnerJoe Cardin
Miriam HopkinsMiriam HopkinsLily Mortar
Fay BainterFay BainterAmelia Tilford
Karen BalkinKaren BalkinMary Tilford
Veronica CartwrightVeronica CartwrightRosalie Wells
Sally BrophySally BrophyMrs. Wells
Mimi GibsonMimi GibsonEvelyn
William MimsWilliam MimsMr. Burton
Hope SummersHope SummersAgatha
Jered BarclayJered BarclayGrocery Boy (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienFuneral Assistant (uncredited)
Leoda RichardsLeoda RichardsParent at Piano Recital (uncredited)
Harold MillerHarold MillerParent on Visitor's Day (uncredited)
Pete KellettPete KellettTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Stuart HallStuart HallMourner (uncredited)
Diane MountfordDiane MountfordStudent

Creators

William WylerWilliam WylerDirector
John Michael HayesJohn Michael HayesScreenplay

The Children's Hour Videos

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The Children's Hour (1961) Original Trailer [FHD]

The Children's Hour (1961) Original Trailer [FHD]

The Parents Find Out - from 'The Children's Hour' (1961) in HD

The Parents Find Out - from 'The Children's Hour' (1961) in HD

The climax scene from 'The Children's Hour' (1961) in HD

The climax scene from 'The Children's Hour' (1961) in HD

Info about The Children's Hour

Studio(s): The Mirisch Company, United Artists

Originally Released: United States, Dec 19, 1961

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $3,000,000.00

Budget: $3,600,000.00

Genres:Drama, Romance

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