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Mandy

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Six-year-old Mandy Garland (Mandy Miller) was born deaf and has been mute all her life. Postwar English society sees her as disabled, but her mother, Christine (Phyllis Calvert), believes she can learn to talk if enrolled in a school for the deaf. To do so, she has to battle her husband (Terence Morgan), his meddling mother (Marjorie Fielding) and his stern father (Godfrey Tearle), and eventually she has to leave with Mandy. Christine's sacrifice is doubled when she's accused of adultery.

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MFB Critics Monthly Film Bulletin 02/07/2018
In spite of unhappy lapses... the handling of the child, and the related episodes, makes Mandy a film of considerable distinction. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 02/02/2013
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isla s 09/03/2022 This is a sad and quite touching film about how the parents of a young deaf child try to look out for her and, perhaps moreso, how frustrating and difficult the child finds being egged on to communicate. I thought this was an emotive watch and I would recommend it, yes. See more 06/16/2018 Marvelous, little-seen British drama about the 1950's plight of deaf children, hampered only by a silly relationship sub-plot. See more 10/29/2016 re-watched,a prevalent movie from the 50s.deaf and dumb girl starts late schooling where teachers nearly give up on her.the trials and emotional effects make this movie complete,when mandy`s efforts to learn shine through. See more Read all reviews
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Alexander Mackendrick

Director

Phyllis Calvert

Christine Garland

Mandy Miller

Mandy Garland

Jack Hawkins

Searle

Terence Morgan

Harry Garland

Godfrey Tearle

Mr Garland senior
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Synopsis Six-year-old Mandy Garland (Mandy Miller) was born deaf and has been mute all her life. Postwar English society sees her as disabled, but her mother, Christine (Phyllis Calvert), believes she can learn to talk if enrolled in a school for the deaf. To do so, she has to battle her husband (Terence Morgan), his meddling mother (Marjorie Fielding) and his stern father (Godfrey Tearle), and eventually she has to leave with Mandy. Christine's sacrifice is doubled when she's accused of adultery.
Director
Alexander Mackendrick
Producer
Michael Balcon, Leslie Norman
Screenwriter
Nigel Balchin
Production Co
Ealing Studios
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m