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18 March 1936 (USA) morePlot:
This first film version of "The Children's Hour" uses a heterosexual triangle rather than the play's lesbian theme... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. moreUser Comments:
A chilling look at what a lie can do moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Miriam Hopkins | ... | Martha Dobie | |
| Merle Oberon | ... | Karen Wright | |
| Joel McCrea | ... | Dr. Joseph "Joe" Cardin | |
| Catherine Doucet | ... | Mrs. Lily Mortar (as Catharine Doucet) | |
| Alma Kruger | ... | Mrs. Amelia Tilford | |
| Bonita Granville | ... | Mary Tilford | |
| Marcia Mae Jones | ... | Rosalie Wells | |
| Carmencita Johnson | ... | Evelyn | |
| Mary Anne Durkin | ... | Joyce Walton (as Mary Ann Durkin) | |
| Margaret Hamilton | ... | Agatha--Maid | |
| Walter Brennan | ... | Taxi Driver |
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93 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Wide Range Noiseless Recording)Fun Stuff
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Because of the lesbian theme of the play, the Hays office refused to allow the original title to be used, nor any mention of it onscreen or in publicity materials. Hence, Lillian Hellman is credited only for original story and screenplay. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: Before Mrs. Tilford's maid slaps Mary (Bonita Granville) in one of the final scenes of the film, she grabs the girl and says, "Bonita, come here." moreQuotes:
Dr. Joseph 'Joe' Cardin: When three people come to you with their lives spread out on a table for you to cut to pieces, then the only honest thing for you to do is to give them a chance to come out whole. moreFAQ
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| Vote for These Three to be released on DVD | Miz_Zeffie |
| BETTER THAN 'THE CHILDREN HOUR' | raymiland |
| On TCM June 6, 2009 | dautkomm |
| DVD? | spboschi |
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"These Three" is an extremely effective look at the damage a lie can cause. Bonita Granville gives a tour-de-force performance as Mary Tilford, a vicious student who ruins the lives of her two schoolteachers (Merle Oberon and Miriam Hopkins) by telling a lie about their private lives. Based on a play by Lillian Hellman (whose original plot dealt with lesbianism, which was changed for the film version to get past the censors), "These Three" is still a very good film. Miriam Hopkins also stands out as one of the victimized teachers. All in all, one well-acted and well-directed drama.