USA,
1961, 107 min
Directed by:
William WylerCinematography:
Franz PlanerComposer:
Alex NorthCast:
Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins, Fay Bainter, Veronica Cartwright, Harold Miller, Karen Balkin, William Mims, Hope Summers (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Karen (Hepburn) and Martha (MacLaine) are theheadmistresses 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 questionable behavior. Soon the scandalous gossip engulfs the school's community, with repercussions that are swift, crushing and tragic. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1962 - Fay Bainter (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1962 - Franz Planer (Best Cinematography (Black-and-White))
- 1962 - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Black-and-White)
- 1962 - Best Costume Design (Black-and-White)
- 1962 - Best Sound Mixing
Golden Globes
- 1962 - William Wyler (Best Director)
- 1962 - Shirley MacLaine (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1962 - Fay Bainter (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)