Review of The Children's Hour (1961) by Emily B — 06 Feb 2008

Really good film showing the destruction lies can cause. Shirley MacLaine's performance is particulary impressive.

This review of The Children's Hour (1961) was written by Emily B on 06 Feb 2008.

The Children's Hour has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 03 Dec 2012

Still not sure why it's called the children's HOUR. but whatever. it was good. and really haunting…

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As someone who hates repetitive and on the nose scenes, I liked the economy of this film…

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He visto bastantes peliculas a las que les he dado una calificacion perfecta, a veces basta tan solo con que me gusten, pero juro por mis futuros…

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