The Chalk Garden

Plot Summary

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 Miss Madrigal

Hayley Mills Laurel

John Mills Maitland

Edith Evans Mrs. St. Maugham

Felix Aylmer Judge McWhirrey