Deborah Kerr
Miss Madrigal
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Plot summary. Miss Madrigal, an attractive thirtyish woman, applies for the position of governess to the granddaughter of Mrs. St. Maugham. A disturbed, overindulged 15-year-old, Laurel has driven away many governesses and six prior applicants.
An elderly woman hires a governess with a mysterious past to look after her disturbed, spoiled teenage granddaughter, who eventually understands the meaning of self-sacrifice as an example of love and grows into a better person.
Synopsis. Mrs St Maugham lives in her country house in a village in Sussex, where the garden is on lime and chalk, making it difficult for her to succeed in her determined but incompetent efforts as a gardener. She is taking care of her disturbed teenage grandchild, Laurel, who has been setting fires.
- Enid Bagnold
- 1956
Synopsis. Madrigal, an Englishwoman recently released from prison after serving time for murder, arrives at the home of Mrs. St. Maugham to apply for the position of governess and companion to the elderly woman's 16-year-old granddaughter, Laurel.
- Ronald Neame, Basil Rayburn
- Deborah Kerr
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.
Jun 15, 2024 · The Chalk Garden is a 1964 British-American film directed by Ronald Neame. It stars Deborah Kerr and Hayley Mills and is an adaptation of the 1955 play of the same name by Enid Bagnold. [2] Contents. Synopsis; Plot summary; Cast; Production; Reception; Critical reception; Box office; Awards; References; External links
The Chalk Garden is a 1964 British-American film directed by Ronald Neame. It stars Deborah Kerr and Hayley Mills and is an adaptation of the 1955 play of the same name by Enid Bagnold. DVD Release 1.10.14.
