Review of The Children's Hour (1961) by Alexis M — 26 Feb 2008

Wow, this one was pretty ahead of its time. Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine are fantastic in it. Such a good movie.

This review of The Children's Hour (1961) was written by Alexis M on 26 Feb 2008.

The Children's Hour has generally received positive reviews.

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