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DVD

The children's hour

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (CEN)

Languages

In English or French, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed captioned.

Performers

Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins, Fay Bainter, Karen Balkin, Veronica Cartwright.

Publication Information

Santa Monica, CA : MGM Home Entertainment, [2002]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (ca. 108 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Series

MGM DVD

Summary

Karen and Martha are the headmistresses of an exclusive school for girls. When they discipline a malicious little girl, the vindictive child twists an overheard comment into slander and accuses her teachers of questionable behavior. Soon, the scandalous gossip engulfs the school's community, with repercussions that are swift, crushing-- and tragic.

Notes

Title from container.

From the play by Lillian Hellman.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1961.

Special feature: original theatrical trailer.

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