The Children's Hour(1961)
“Can an ugly rumor destroy what's beautiful?”
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
William Wyler
Studio
The Mirisch Company
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Shirley MacLaine
as Martha Dobie
Audrey Hepburn
as Karen Wright
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
Sally Brophy
as Mrs. Wells
Mimi Gibson
as Evelyn
William Mims
as Mr. Burton
Hope Summers
as Agatha
Jered Barclay
as Grocery Boy (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1961
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
The Mirisch Company • United Artists
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Where can I watch The Children's Hour?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Children's Hour (1961).
What is The Children's Hour 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 directed The Children's Hour?▼
The Children's Hour was directed by William Wyler and released in 1961. It is a drama film.
How long is The Children's Hour?▼
The Children's Hour has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in The Children's Hour?▼
The cast of The Children's Hour includes Shirley MacLaine as Martha Dobie, Audrey Hepburn as Karen Wright, James Garner as Joe Cardin, Miriam Hopkins as Lily Mortar, Fay Bainter as Amelia Tilford and more.
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