The Chalk Garden (1964)

7.2/10 • 105 min • 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.

Cast

Deborah Kerr

Hayley Mills

John Mills

Edith Evans

Mrs. St. Maugham

Felix Aylmer

Judge McWhirrey

Elizabeth Sellars

Toke Townley

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