How long is The Children's Hour (1961)?

The Children's Hour (1961) is 1 hr 49 min long.

Who is Karen Wright in The Children's Hour (1961)?

Audrey Hepburn plays Karen Wright in the film.

What is The Children's Hour (1961) about?

Longtime friends Martha (Shirley MacLaine) and Karen (Audrey Hepburn) run a boarding school for girls. When an unruly child, Mary (Karen Balkin), is punished for lying, she concocts a story that Karen and Martha are having a lesbian relationship. When the story spreads, parents withdraw their children from the school. The women's lawsuit for libel hits many snags when they lack witnesses to speak for them. All the stress adversely affects Karen's engagement to Joe Cardin (James Garner).

The Children's Hour (1961)

Name: The Children's Hour (1961)
Genre: Drama,LGBTQ
Released: 1961-12-19
Duration: 109
Rating: 84

NR 1 hr 49 min

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How long is The Children's Hour (1961)?: The Children's Hour (1961) is 1 hr 49 min long.

Who directed The Children's Hour (1961)?: William Wyler

Who is Karen Wright in The Children's Hour (1961)?: Audrey Hepburn plays Karen Wright in the film.

What is The Children's Hour (1961) about?: Longtime friends Martha (Shirley MacLaine) and Karen (Audrey Hepburn) run a boarding school for girls. When an unruly child, Mary (Karen Balkin), is punished for lying, she concocts a story that Karen and Martha are having a lesbian relationship. When the story spreads, parents withdraw their children from the school. The women's lawsuit for libel hits many snags when they lack witnesses to speak for them. All the stress adversely affects Karen's engagement to Joe Cardin (James Garner).