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The Chalk Garden
The Chalk Garden

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The Chalk Garden

NR·1964·105m

Summary

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.

Crew

Director

Ronald Neame

Writer

John Michael Hayes

Writer

Enid Bagnold

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Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

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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