The Chalk Garden(1964)
A girl on the verge of womanhood... a woman on the edge of loneliness... both suspicious of affection, yet starved for love.
The Chalk Garden Synopsis
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.
The Chalk Garden (1964) is a drama and mystery film directed by Ronald Neame, released on April 2, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Deborah Kerr, Hayley Mills, John Mills and Edith Evans. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Ronald Neame
- Writers:
- Enid Bagnold, John Michael Hayes
- Producers:
- Ross Hunter
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Ibbetson
- Composer:
- Malcolm Arnold
- Production:
- Ross Hunter Productions, Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Chalk Garden (1964) Trailer
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The Chalk Garden Cast & Crew
Main cast
Deborah Kerr
as Miss Madrigal
Hayley Mills
as Laurel
John Mills
as Maitland
Edith Evans
as Mrs. St. Maugham
Felix Aylmer
as Judge McWhirrey
Elizabeth Sellars
as Olivia
- Lally Bowers
Lally Bowers
as Anna
Toke Townley
as Shop Clerk
- Tonie MacMillan
Tonie MacMillan
as Mrs. Williams
Key crew
Directed by Ronald Neame, written by Enid Bagnold and John Michael Hayes, produced by Ross Hunter.
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The Chalk Garden Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 53 ratings.
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The Chalk Garden – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Chalk Garden online?
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The Chalk Garden (1964) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Chalk Garden?
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The main cast of The Chalk Garden (1964) includes Deborah Kerr, Hayley Mills, John Mills, Edith Evans and Felix Aylmer. The film was directed by Ronald Neame. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Chalk Garden released?
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The Chalk Garden was released on April 2, 1964 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Chalk Garden worth watching?
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The Chalk Garden (1964) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Chalk Garden?
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