Review of The Children's Hour (1961) by Shawn M — 18 Apr 2008

Fantastic melodrama about "unnatural" desires.

This review of The Children's Hour (1961) was written by Shawn M on 18 Apr 2008.

The Children's Hour has generally received positive reviews.

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