The Children's Hour
Can an ugly rumor destroy what's beautiful?
1961 · 1h 48m · Approved
Drama
Directed by
William Wyler
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The Children's Hour
Overview
An unruly student at a private all-girls boarding school scandalously accuses the two women who run it of having a romantic relationship.
Director and cast
- William Wyler Director
- Audrey Hepburn as Karen Wright
- Shirley MacLaine as Martha Dobie
- James Garner as Joe Cardin
- Miriam Hopkins as Lily Mortar
- Fay Bainter as Amelia Tilford
- Karen Balkin as Mary Tilford
- Veronica Cartwright as Rosalie Wells
- Mimi Gibson as Evelyn
- Debbie Moldow as Student
- Diane Mountford as Student
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