The Children's Hour (1961)
Popularity5/5
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Directors
William Wyler
Cast
Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Karen Balkin, Miriam Hopkins, Fay Bainter, Veronica Cartwright, Mimi Gibson, Sally Brophy
The story
Former college classmates Martha Dobie and Karen Wright open a private boarding school for girls. After an engagement of two years to Dr. Joe Cardin, Karen finally agrees to set a wedding date.
Genres
Drama, LGBTQ-related film, drama film
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