Review of The Children's Hour (1961) by Becky B — 08 Nov 2007

Hepburn and MacLaine are a fantastic acting duo!

This review of The Children's Hour (1961) was written by Becky B on 08 Nov 2007.

The Children's Hour has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jeff H (1,831) on 26 Jul 2011

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By Mary K (211) on 25 Jul 2013

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By Jonathan I (233) on 16 Jul 2013

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By Timmy G (49) on 02 Mar 2014

Oh the wonderful way they danced around the topic of homosexuality....makes this movie better than any that say it flat out…

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