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The Chalk Garden
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The Chalk Garden

1964-04-02 · 105 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · Mystery

The peculiar antics of Laurel, an emotionally troubled young girl, are the focus of The Chalk Garden – a stately household drama set on the cliffs of the English south coast. Edith Evans plays a matriarchal grandmother who, in raising her granddaughter, has neglected her other love – a barren chalk garden. Mayhem ensues as Laurel's behavior frightens away a succession of governesses until an enigmatic one is hired in spite of her mysterious references. She skillfully sets about tending to the girl's reckless emotions and the pitifully failed garden.

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Directors
Ronald Neame
Production companies
Ross Hunter Productions, Universal Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Deborah KerrDeborah KerrMiss Madrigal
Hayley MillsHayley MillsLaurel
John MillsJohn MillsMaitland
Edith EvansEdith EvansMrs. St. Maugham
Felix AylmerFelix AylmerJudge McWhirrey
Elizabeth SellarsElizabeth SellarsOlivia
Lally BowersAnna
Toke TownleyToke TownleyShop Clerk
Tonie MacMillanMrs. Williams

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