The Children's Hour

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Summary:
Based on the 1934 play by Lillian Hellman, The Children's Hour is set at an exclusive girl's school managed by best friends Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine. When student Karen Balkin is punished for one of her many misdeeds, the mean-spirited youngster rushes to her wealthy aunt Fay Bainter, and, randomly choosing a phrase she has undoubtedly read in some magazine, ... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Audrey Hepburn - (Karen Wright)
Shirley MacLaine - (Martha Dobie)
James Garner - (Dr. Joe Cardin)
Miriam Hopkins - (Mrs. Lily Mortar)
Fay Bainter - (Amelia Tilford)
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Review:
Apart from their notorious personal relationship, the literary intersection of longtime lovers Lillian Hellman and Dashiell Hammett was a fascinating one. Just as Hammett's bright but brief career was coming to a close, Hellman's was beginning. Interestingly, it was Hammett who gave Hellman the original topic for her first play,... Continue >>

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