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The Chalk Garden( 1964)

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

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Deborah Kerr

      Miss Madrigal

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      Hayley Mills

      Laurel

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      John Mills

      Maitland

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      Edith Evans

      Mrs. St. Maugham

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      Felix Aylmer

      Judge McWhirrey

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      Elizabeth Sellars

      Olivia

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      Lally Bowers

      Anna

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      Toke Townley

      Shop Clerk

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      Tonie MacMillan

      Mrs. Williams

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • adolescence
    • judge
    • grandparent grandchild relationship
    • family relationships
    • problem child
    • governess
    • gardening
    • haunted by the past
    • dover
    • estranged mother
    • absent mother
    • dramatic