# The Children's Hour (1961)

> A devastating classic drama about two boarding-school headmistresses whose friendship and livelihood are shattered by a malicious accusation of lesbianism.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12140

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: William Wyler
- Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins, Fay Bainter, Karen Balkin, Veronica Cartwright, Mimi Gibson
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054743/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, austere, intimate, classic cinema evening, social issue film discussion

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of friendship and betrayal that reveals the fragility of reputations.

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