Box office failure for a reason
Added 7/13/2009
How can such a combination of talent, Audrey, Shirley, Wm.Wilder, etc., bomb at the box office? It really isn't much of a wonder when virtually every character lacks likeabilty. James Garner's character, the town doc and fiance of Audrey's character, has a case of "disintegrating backbone" so profound it's almost comical- when acusasions fly that his bride- to- be is accused of having an affair w/ her female business partner. His cowardice is never redeemed -as anyone's character is -even after the truth has been revealed. So we have here a story lacking likeable protagonists, over-the-top antagonists, an extremely morally convoluted storyline, dreariness of surroundings, lack of forgiveness/redemption even when the proper moral correction is made, and a bewildering and questionable ending. Yes, even the brightest and most agile of stars cannot overcome these fatal obstacles.
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No Complaints
Added 5/17/2009
Quality of the cd is excellent and the case was in very good conditon.
CD was received in a matter of a couple days. Movie was worth waiting for. Thank You
sister13
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Fans of DOUBT should find some similarities in this 1961 gem
Added 4/27/2009
This 1961 film based on a play by Lillian Hellman stars Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacClaine as two young women who run a small all girl's boarding school. Their lives are torn apart when a young girl (played with wicked perfection by a young actress named Karen Balkin) spreads a rumor about them being lesbians.
Much like the recent film "DOUBT" this engaging & tight paced drama doesn't so much focus on the sexual aspect of the situation, but it instead focuses on the crushing power of gossip and lies. Even the prejudicial nature of the characters towards homosexuals isn't openly confronted int he film--their actions speak for themselves. This Oscar nominated film just misses that mark of "cinema classic" due to several reasons including some predictable turns for Maclaine's character and one inexplicable "What the heck did she do that for!?!" scene with Hepburn's character and co-star James Garner.
As for the special features, there are none. Unless you're a diehard Hepburn fan and want a complete collection I'd recommend this film as a rental because i found the DVD is a bit pricey ($12 as of this writing) for such a barebones disc.
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Children's Hour DVD
Added 4/13/2009
I've always liked this movie but did not want it on Video Cassestte. I ordered and it was shipped to me in a few days, in the condition descripted. Great Service.
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The only Hepburn/MacLane Pairing on the Silver Screen
Added 4/6/2009
James Garner pales against the pairing of these two great stars! Great story - and thought-provoking!
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Box office failure for a reason
Added 7/13/2009
How can such a combination of talent, Audrey, Shirley, Wm.Wilder, etc., bomb at the box office? It really isn't much of a wonder when virtually every character lacks likeabilty. James Garner's character, the town doc and fiance of Audrey's character, has a case of "disintegrating backbone" so profound it's almost comical- when acusasions fly that his bride- to- be is accused of having an affair w/ her female business partner. His cowardice is never redeemed -as anyone's character is -even after the truth has been revealed. So we have here a story lacking likeable protagonists, over-the-top antagonists, an extremely morally convoluted storyline, dreariness of surroundings, lack of forgiveness/redemption even when the proper moral correction is made, and a bewildering and questionable ending. Yes, even the brightest and most agile of stars cannot overcome these fatal obstacles.
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No Complaints
Added 5/17/2009
Quality of the cd is excellent and the case was in very good conditon.
CD was received in a matter of a couple days. Movie was worth waiting for. Thank You
sister13
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Fans of DOUBT should find some similarities in this 1961 gem
Added 4/27/2009
This 1961 film based on a play by Lillian Hellman stars Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacClaine as two young women who run a small all girl's boarding school. Their lives are torn apart when a young girl (played with wicked perfection by a young actress named Karen Balkin) spreads a rumor about them being lesbians.
Much like the recent film "DOUBT" this engaging & tight paced drama doesn't so much focus on the sexual aspect of the situation, but it instead focuses on the crushing power of gossip and lies. Even the prejudicial nature of the characters towards homosexuals isn't openly confronted int he film--their actions speak for themselves. This Oscar nominated film just misses that mark of "cinema classic" due to several reasons including some predictable turns for Maclaine's character and one inexplicable "What the heck did she do that for!?!" scene with Hepburn's character and co-star James Garner.
As for the special features, there are none. Unless you're a diehard Hepburn fan and want a complete collection I'd recommend this film as a rental because i found the DVD is a bit pricey ($12 as of this writing) for such a barebones disc.
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