

Drama · Mystery
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Deborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr
Miss Madrigal
Deborah Kerr
Miss Madrigal


Hayley Mills
Hayley Mills
Laurel
Hayley Mills
Laurel


John Mills
John Mills
Maitland
John Mills
Maitland


Edith Evans
Edith Evans
Mrs. St. Maugham
Edith Evans
Mrs. St. Maugham


Felix Aylmer
Felix Aylmer
Judge McWhirrey
Felix Aylmer
Judge McWhirrey


Elizabeth Sellars
Elizabeth Sellars
Olivia
Elizabeth Sellars
Olivia
Lally Bowers
Lally Bowers
Anna
Lally Bowers
Anna


Toke Townley
Toke Townley
Shop Clerk
Toke Townley
Shop Clerk
Tonie MacMillan
Tonie MacMillan
Mrs. Williams
Tonie MacMillan
Mrs. Williams
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