The Chalk Garden

The Chalk Garden (1964)

Approved 21 May 1964 • Drama, Mystery • 1h 46m
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A grandmother (Dame Edith Evans) seeks a governess for her sixteen-year-old granddaughter, Laurel (Hayley Mills), who manages to drive away everyone so far by exposing her past, with a record of three in one week. When an applicant with a mysterious past manages to get the job, Laurel vows to expose her. Meanwhile, Laurel's mother Olivia (Elizabeth Sellars) tries to get her back.

Ronald Neame
Director
John Michael Hayes, Enid Bagnold
Writer
Deborah Kerr, Hayley Mills, John Mills
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 6 nominations total
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Metacritic Score: 61
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Box Office Total:

7.2

IMDb (2644 votes)
71%
Rotten Tomatoes
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