Review of The Children's Hour (1961) by Noah S — 08 May 2008

Not your typical happy audrey hepburn movie. shirley mclaine is wonderful in this movie.

HIGHLY recomend it.

This review of The Children's Hour (1961) was written by Noah S on 08 May 2008.

The Children's Hour has generally received positive reviews.

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