The Children's Hour (1961)

In the heart of the boarding school, Wright and Dobie School for Girls, the inseparable duo Karen Wright and Martha Dobie strive as headmistresses and teachers. With twenty young minds under their care, they labor tirelessly to transform their institution into a flourishing haven for education. Karen's life intertwines with the local physician, Joe Cardin, who happens to be the nephew of the formidable Mrs. Amelia Tilford, a woman of considerable influence. Trouble begins to brew when Karen crosses paths with Amelia's deceitful granddaughter, Mary, whose lies earn her a punishment. Simultaneously, Martha finds herself in a heated confrontation with her meddlesome aunt Lily Mortar. Accusations of jealousy and an unnatural bond between Martha and Karen fly. Mary's roommate, Rosalie Wells, witnesses the fiery exchange and feeds the information to Mary, setting the stage for an ominous turn of events. Mary, with her spirit of malice, spins a venomous tale to her grandmother, accusing the devoted educators, Karen and Martha, of being more than just friends. Amelia, ensnared by the falsehood, spreads the scandalous gossip among the parents leading to a mass withdrawal of students. The ensuing lawsuit leaves Karen and Martha's reputations in ruins, their lives shattered like fragile glass. As the storm rages on, Karen's engagement to Joe crumbles when he questions the truth of Mary's allegations. The single lie, spun into a web of deceit, spirals into a tragic crescendo, leaving lives irrevocably altered. In "The Children's Hour," deception and tragedy intertwine, painting a poignant picture of the damaging power of untruths.

The Children's Hour is a drama movie featuring Audrey Hepburn.

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