Directed by William Wyler • 1961 • United States
Starring Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner
A child’s lie has life-shattering consequences in this daring adaptation of Lillian Hellman’s celebrated play—previously filmed by director William Wyler as THESE THREE. Karen (Audrey Hepburn) and Martha (Shirley MacLaine) are the headmistresses of an exclusive school for girls. When they discipline a malicious little girl, the vindictive child twists an overheard comment into slander and accuses her teachers of being lovers. Soon, the scandalous gossip engulfs the school community with repercussions that are swift, crushing, and tragic.
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By the Sad Sea Waves
Directed by Alfred J. Goulding • 1917 • United States
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Haunted Spooks
Directed by Hal Roach and Alfred J. Goulding • 1920 • United States
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A Sailor-Made Man
Directed by Fred Newmeyer • 1921 • United States
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