The Children's Hour [NEW]

The play has been adapted for film twice, both directed by :

Despite the accusation being a fabrication, the rumor spreads instantly. Parents withdraw their children, and the school is forced to close. The Children's Hour

After a "malicious" and "spoiled" student named Mary Tilford is disciplined, she retaliates by telling her wealthy grandmother, Amelia Tilford, a lie: that she saw the two headmistresses engaging in a romantic lesbian affair. The play has been adapted for film twice,

is a landmark American drama by Lillian Hellman that premiered on Broadway in 1934. It is renowned for its early exploration of lesbian themes and the devastating impact of malicious rumors on personal lives and careers . Play Overview The Children's Hour