The Chalk Garden (1964)
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.
Director: Ronald Neame
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Deborah Kerr as Miss Madrigal |
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Hayley Mills as Laurel |
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John Mills as Maitland |
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Edith Evans as Mrs. St. Maugham |
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Felix Aylmer as Judge McWhirrey |
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Elizabeth Sellars as Olivia |
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Lally Bowers as Anna |
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Toke Townley as Shop Clerk |
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Tonie MacMillan as Mrs. Williams |
| Writing | Enid Bagnold | Writer |
| Editing | Jack Harris | Editor |
| Writing | John Michael Hayes | Writer |
| Sound | Malcolm Arnold | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Ronald Neame | Director |
| Production | Ross Hunter | Producer |
| Camera | Arthur Ibbetson | Director of Photography |
