Review of The Children's Hour (1961) by Jennifer M — 25 Jun 2007

Beautifully directed. Revolutionary for its time. Audrey Hepburn's and Shirley MacLaine's performances as accused lovers were truly ground breaking.

This review of The Children's Hour (1961) was written by Jennifer M on 25 Jun 2007.

The Children's Hour has generally received positive reviews.

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