CinemaOSMovie · 1964 · 1h 45m
The Chalk Garden

A girl on the verge of womanhood... a woman on the edge of loneliness... both suspicious of affection, yet starved for love.

72%(54)IMDbDramaMystery

The peculiar antics of Laurel, an emotionally troubled young girl, are the focus of The Chalk Garden – a stately household drama set on the cliffs of the English south coast. Edith Evans plays a matriarchal grandmother who, in raising her granddaughter, has neglected her other love – a barren chalk garden. Mayhem ensues as Laurel's behavior frightens away a succession of governesses until an enigmatic one is hired in spite of her mysterious references. She skillfully sets about tending to the girl's reckless emotions and the pitifully failed garden.

Directed byRonald Neame

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
EN
Released
April 2, 1964
Studios
Universal PicturesRoss Hunter Productions

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The Chalk Garden (1964) Original Trailer [FHD]

The Chalk Garden (1964) Original Trailer [FHD]

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring
Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr

Miss Madrigal

Hayley Mills

Hayley Mills

Laurel

John Mills

John Mills

Maitland

Edith Evans

Edith Evans

Mrs. St. Maugham

Felix Aylmer

Felix Aylmer

Judge McWhirrey

Elizabeth Sellars

Olivia

Lally Bowers

Anna

Toke Townley

Toke Townley

Shop Clerk

Tonie MacMillan

Mrs. Williams

Creative team
Directed by
Ronald Neame
Ronald Neame
Written by
Enid Bagnold
John Michael Hayes
John Michael Hayes
Produced by
Ross Hunter
Ross Hunter

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