The Children's Hour (1961)

  • NR
  • 12/19/1961 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 48m

One simple lie destroyed everything they had.

Overview

A private all-girls boarding school is scandalized when one spiteful student accuses the two young women who run it of having a romantic relationship.

John Michael Hayes

Screenplay

William Wyler

Director

Cast

Shirley MacLaine's headshot

Shirley MacLaine

Martha Dobie
Audrey Hepburn's headshot

Audrey Hepburn

Karen Wright
James Garner's headshot

James Garner

Joe Cardin
Miriam Hopkins's headshot

Miriam Hopkins

Lily Mortar
Fay Bainter's headshot

Fay Bainter

Amelia Tilford
Karen Balkin's headshot

Karen Balkin

Mary Tilford
Veronica Cartwright's headshot

Veronica Cartwright

Rosalie Wells
Sally Brophy's headshot

Sally Brophy

Mrs. Wells

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