The Children's Hour

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Ed . Proof that children should be seen and not heard. Some should not even be seen. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Kalissa H Wonderful movie, sad ending. The final scenes are great. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/21/25 Full Review Dee I Love this film, happened upon it some years ago when I was off work and by chance on TV. It is a film ahead of its time in many ways, Audrey gave an outstanding performance. One of my favourite films Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Jeff M This is a splendid, virtually flawless cinematic adaptation of Lillian Hellman's play, which was first produced 90 years ago this year. Although the specific subject matter may inevitably feel dated, one can argue if it's as dated as it should be by now. The overall theme of the destruction that can result from slander and gossip is obviously as relevant today as ever - throw in social media and, with a tweak here and there, this could have been made today. Mary Tilford is the vilest child in cinema history - she makes Rhoda from THE BAD SEED look like Shirley Temple. I won't detail the horrible thoughts I had about this child, but they weren't pretty. Both leading ladies are outstanding, and it's a bit puzzling that at least one of them were not among the five Oscar nominations this received. The only acting nomination was a richly deserved nod for Fay Bainter as Mary's grandmother who sets the wheels in motion. It's a tribute to the skills of legendary director Wyler that the drama is so intense, it almost begins to feel like a suspense film. One can sense that this was originally a play, but it doesn't feel stagy at all. The adapted screenplay couldn't be improved upon, and even the minor characters feel fleshed out and crucial to the goings-on. And what a rare treat to see a cast almost entirely female, with the exception of a never-better Garner. I could continue my praise, but I'd rather sit in a dark room and enjoy a few more evil thoughts about Mary Tilford. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/24 Full Review ed m Great cast, but the topic is very dated. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/30/23 Full Review Nizar N Engaging story, with a lesson behind it to be learned. The cast display the emotional elements meticulously. It's a dark movie without it being a thriller or anything of the sort, and this is mainly because it's realistic. Some criticize how some of its views are outdated, but are they really? In other words, those things in the plot still happen in the real world, and in many places around the world, but the only difference is that Hollywood doesn't portray them anymore. This is how courageous this movie was, back then and even now. The Children's Hour is a brave piece that gets the viewer poignantly captivated, especially in the ending. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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