The Chalk Garden
β 7.2 Β· 1964 Β· 105m Β· Drama Β· Mystery
The peculiar antics of Laurel, an emotionally troubled young girl, are the focus of The Chalk Garden β 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 β 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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