The Chalk Garden (1964)

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.

Release Date : Apr 02, 1964

Runtime : 1h 45m

Genre : Drama  Mystery  

Companies : Ross Hunter Productions, Universal Pictures

Countries : United Kingdom, United States of America

Keywords : adolescence, judge, grandparent grandchild relationship, family relationships, problem child, governess, gardening, haunted by the past, dramatic