

The Children's Hour
1961-12-19 · 108 min · ★ 7.7
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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- Directors
- William Wyler
- Production companies
- The Mirisch Company, United Artists
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,600,000
- Revenue
- USD 3,000,000
Top Cast
Audrey HepburnKaren Wright
Shirley MacLaineMartha Dobie
James GarnerJoe Cardin
Miriam HopkinsLily Mortar
Fay BainterAmelia Tilford
Karen BalkinMary Tilford
Veronica CartwrightRosalie Wells
Mimi GibsonEvelyn
Sally BrophyMrs. Wells
Hope SummersAgatha
William H. O'BrienFuneral Assistant (uncredited)
Leoda RichardsParent at Piano Recital (uncredited)
Harold MillerParent on Visitor's Day (uncredited)
Pete KellettTaxi Driver (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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