The Chalk GardenMovie
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.
About The Chalk Garden
The Chalk Garden is a 1964 drama, mystery movie directed by Ronald Neame.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 45m, production credits from United Kingdom, United States of America, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Deborah Kerr, Hayley Mills, John Mills, Edith Evans. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
