The Children's Hour
First screened in July 2006 / Most recently screened in April 2012

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Director: William Wyler. Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins, Karen Balkin, Veronica Cartwright, Fay Bainter, Sally Brophy, Mimi Gibson, William Mims. Screenplay: John Michael Hayes (based on the play by Lillian Hellman).

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Twitter Capsule: Not the desired advance on These Three. Still, within its limits, the core of the women's bond comes through.

VOR: ③  Notable if rather disheartening plot-point on the trajectory of LGBT film in the U.S. Unusual case of a director remaking his own film. Worth studying despite uneven achievements.

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Photo © 1961 United Artists/The Mirisch Corporation

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B–

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Academy Award Nominations:
	Best Supporting Actress: Fay Bainter
	Best Cinematography (Black & White): Franz Planer
	Best Art Direction (Black & White): Fernando Carrere; Edward G. Boyle
	Best Costume Design (Black & White): Dorothy Jeakins
	Best Sound: Gordon Sawyer
Golden Globe Nominations:
	Best Director: William Wyler
	Most Actress (Drama): Shirley MacLaine
	Best Supporting Actress: Fay Bainter

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