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The Children's Hour

Can an ugly rumor destroy what's beautiful?

★ 7.7 1961 108 min NR Drama

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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ERA & CONTEXT

The Children's Hour in its release era

Released in 1961, The Children's Hour sits inside the 1960s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1961-12-19
Rating
NR
TMDB score
7.7/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
The Mirisch Company, United Artists

People behind the title

DirectorWilliam WylerWriterJohn Michael HayesCastAudrey HepburnCastShirley MacLaineCastJames GarnerCastMiriam HopkinsCastFay Bainter

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