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The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour
★ 7.7/10•1961•1h 48m•NR•Drama

Can an ugly rumor destroy what's beautiful?

An unruly student at a private all-girls boarding school scandalously accuses the two women who run it of having a romantic relationship.

William Wyler · Director

John Michael Hayes · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageEN
Release DateDec 19, 1961
Budget$3,600,000
Revenue$3,000,000

Actors

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn

Karen Wright

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

Martha Dobie

James Garner

James Garner

Joe Cardin

Miriam Hopkins

Miriam Hopkins

Lily Mortar

Fay Bainter

Fay Bainter

Amelia Tilford

Karen Balkin

Karen Balkin

Mary Tilford

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

Rosalie Wells

Mimi Gibson

Mimi Gibson

Evelyn

Debbie Moldow

Student

Diane Mountford

Student

William Mims

Mr. Burton

Sally Brophy

Sally Brophy

Mrs. Wells

Hope Summers

Hope Summers

Agatha

Jered Barclay

Grocery Boy (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

William H. O'Brien

Funeral Assistant (uncredited)

Leoda Richards

Leoda Richards

Parent at Piano Recital (uncredited)

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