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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.

19641h 45mNo ratings yet
  • Drama
  • Mystery

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
April 2, 1964
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Director
Ronald Neame
Producer
Ross Hunter
Cinematography
Arthur Ibbetson
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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