The Children's Hour
The Children's Hour (1961)
“Can an ugly rumor destroy what's beautiful?”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
An unruly student at a private all-girls boarding school scandalously accuses the two women who run it of having a romantic relationship.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn
as Karen Wright
Shirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine
as Martha Dobie
James Garner
James Garner
as Joe Cardin
Miriam Hopkins
Miriam Hopkins
as Lily Mortar
Fay Bainter
Fay Bainter
as Amelia Tilford
Karen Balkin
Karen Balkin
as Mary Tilford
Veronica Cartwright
Veronica Cartwright
as Rosalie Wells
Mimi Gibson
Mimi Gibson
as Evelyn
Debbie Moldow
Debbie Moldow
as StudentDiane Mountford
Diane Mountford
as StudentWilliam Mims
William Mims
as Mr. Burton
Sally Brophy
Sally Brophy
as Mrs. WellsCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 108 min |
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Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.