The Chalk Garden
“A girl on the verge of womanhood... a woman on the edge of loneliness... both suspicious of affection, yet starved for love.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Chalk Garden
The Chalk Garden is a 1964 English-language drama and mystery film directed by Ronald Neame. The cast is led by Deborah Kerr, Hayley Mills, John Mills. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings.
The Chalk Garden was produced by Ross Hunter Productions and Universal Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on April 2, 1964, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Writers
- Enid Bagnold, John Michael Hayes
- Release date
- April 2, 1964
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Ross Hunter Productions, Universal Pictures
The Chalk Garden cast & crew
The Chalk Garden was directed by Ronald Neame and written by Enid Bagnold and John Michael Hayes.
The cast features Deborah Kerr as Miss Madrigal, Hayley Mills as Laurel, John Mills as Maitland, Edith Evans as Mrs. St. Maugham, Felix Aylmer as Judge McWhirrey, and Elizabeth Sellars as Olivia.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Malcolm Arnold, cinematography is by Arthur Ibbetson, and it was produced by Ross Hunter.
Is The Chalk Garden worth watching?
The Chalk Garden holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 54 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and mystery, The Chalk Garden is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Chalk Garden
Deborah Kerr
Miss Madrigal
Hayley Mills
Laurel
John Mills
Maitland
Edith Evans
Mrs. St. Maugham
Felix Aylmer
Judge McWhirrey
Elizabeth Sellars
Olivia
Lally Bowers
Anna
Toke Townley
Shop Clerk
Tonie MacMillan
Mrs. Williams
The Chalk Garden — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Chalk Garden in India?
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▸Where can I watch The Chalk Garden in the US?
The Chalk Garden isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is The Chalk Garden in?
The Chalk Garden is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Chalk Garden?
The Chalk Garden runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is The Chalk Garden rated?
The Chalk Garden is rated U. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 54 ratings.
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