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The Children's Hour

1961·108 min

The Children's Hour

Directed by William Wyler

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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Shirley MacLaine

Martha Dobie

Karen Wright

Joe Cardin

Lily Mortar

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Original Music Composer

John Michael Hayes

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What is The Children's Hour about?

The Children's Hour (1961) is about an unruly student at a private all-girls boarding school scandalously accuses the two women who run it of having a romantic relationship.

Who directed The Children's Hour?

William Wyler directed The Children's Hour (1961).

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