The Children's Hour is a 1961 American drama film directed by William Wyler. The screenplay by John Michael Hayes is based on the 1934 play of the same title by Lillian Hellman. The film starred Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, and James Garner.
The film, released as The Loudest Whisper in the United Kingdom, is a remake of These Three, also directed by Wyler.
Former college classmates Martha Dobie (Shirley MacLaine) and Karen Wright (Audrey Hep...
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The Children's Hour is a 1961 American drama film directed by William Wyler. The screenplay by John Michael Hayes is based on the 1934 play of the same title by Lillian Hellman. The film starred Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, and James Garner.
The film, released as The Loudest Whisper in the United Kingdom, is a remake of These Three, also directed by Wyler.
Former college classmates Martha Dobie (Shirley MacLaine) and Karen Wright (Audrey Hepburn) open a private school for girls in New England. Martha's Aunt Lily (Miriam Hopkins), an aging actress, lives with the two of them and teaches elocution. After two years of engagement to Joe Cardin (James Garner), a reputable OB/GYN, Karen finally agrees to set a wedding date. Joe is related to wealthy Amelia Tilford (Fay Bainter), whose granddaughter Mary (Karen Balkin) is a student at the school. Mary is a spoiled, conniving child who often bullies her classmates, particularly Rosalie Wells (Veronica Cartwright), whom she blackmails...
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