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.

Run Time: 1h45m | Release: 02 Apr 1964

Genres: Drama | Mystery |

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

7 / 1044 Vote Count

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.