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The Children's Hour

NR19611h 48mWilliam Wyler
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 49

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"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.

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SuicideFalsely AccusedFemale FriendshipGirls' Boarding SchoolBased On Play Or MusicalTeacherLesbian RelationshipBlack And WhiteLgbtRumor

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Children's Hour (1961) about?

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

Who stars in The Children's Hour?

The Children's Hour stars Audrey Hepburn (Karen Wright), Shirley MacLaine (Martha Dobie), James Garner (Joe Cardin), Miriam Hopkins (Lily Mortar), Fay Bainter (Amelia Tilford). The film was directed by William Wyler.

How long is The Children's Hour?

The Children's Hour has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1961. It is rated NR.

Is The Children's Hour worth watching?

The Children's Hour holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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