I suspect many fans are unaware of The Children’s Hour. It came out the same year as Breakfast

I suspect many fans are unaware of The Children’s Hour. It came out the same year as Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The Children’s hour was directed by William Wyler and based on a play written by Lillian Hellman in 1934. It’s deals with lesbianism and homophobia in a manner that is representative of that era. Shirley MacLaine had said in interviews that director William Wyler had cut scenes showing the two woman being more intimate, like brushing each other’s hair, which she had wished he kept.“In the play, scenes were developed so that you could see Martha falling in love with Karen [but Wyler] thought they’d be too much for Middle America to take.  I thought he was wrong, and I told him so, and Audrey was right behind me.  But he was the director, and there was nothing we could do.“ - Shirley MacLaineAudrey and Shirley both give powerful performances. Martha’s coming out scene is heartbreaking and Audrey’s performance in the final scenes will leave you in tears.“Audrey was the kind of person who when she saw someone else suffering tried to take their pain on herself.. she was a healer.. she knew how to love.. you didn’t have to be in constant contact with her to feel you had a friend.. we always picked up right where we left off.” - Shirley MacLaineA little more about production. Audrey in the beginning was enthusiastic about filming The Children’s Hour, but the emotional tone and long days took a toll on her.  It was very important that Sean and Mr. Famous (her Yorkshire Terrier) were on set with her every day to help improve her mood.“It was not in Audrey’s character to complain, but the emotional content of the script and the slow pace were taking a toll on everyone. This was when Jim Garner was at his best. he had an off-the-wall humor, and when things got especially grim he would say something funny to break everyone up and literally save the day.” - photographer Bob WilloughbyAudrey Hepburn photographed by Pierluigi Praturlon sitting outside her trailer on the set of The Children’s Hour, 1960. (This is repost from my instagram @rareaudreyhepburn​) -- source link

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