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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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When a new teacher (Judy Garland) joins the staff of a school dedicated to teaching mentally challenged (what used to be called retarded) children and young adults, she immediately clashes with the director (Burt Lancaster) of the institution over his methods. The film was directed by the inventive John Cassavetes but it was produced by uninventive Stanley Kramer and they clashed over the direction the film was taking as well as its "message". Alas, as the producer Kramer won by firing Cassavetes. The film is overtly sentimental and rather dubious in its sociological theories. But Cassavetes left his mark on the film, principally on the excellent performances. Garland, in particular, gives a sensitive nuanced performance but there's also excellent work from Gena Rowlands and Steven Hill as the divorced parents of a disturbed child who Garland takes under her wing. The film benefits by using actual disabled children rather than professional child actors playing mentally challenged although I did spot Billy Mumy (LOST IN SPACE) in there. The score by Ernest Gold is rather good except for a pretentious main title (percussion and a cacophonous children's chorus). With Paul Stewart, Elizabeth Wilson, Lawrence Tierney, Barbara Pepper and Juanita Moore.
The Optimum DVD via Great Britain is a nicely rendered transfer with an 1.66 aspect ratio.
The Optimum DVD via Great Britain is a nicely rendered transfer with an 1.66 aspect ratio.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is a very touching film, Garland and Lancaster performances are first class. His ideas about how the children should be treated and taught win in the end but she brings the tenderness that the children need that seems to have been lacking before she started working at the school. Great dramatic performces all round.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Very moving film.
Judy Garland was a remarkable actress. She was probably one of the best dramatic actresses of all times. This woman excels in all. Comedy, Musical, sing, dance, stage and drama movie, is truly the greatest entertainer in the world!She is a Legend!
Judy Garland was a remarkable actress. She was probably one of the best dramatic actresses of all times. This woman excels in all. Comedy, Musical, sing, dance, stage and drama movie, is truly the greatest entertainer in the world!She is a Legend!
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A great insightful and thought provoking Movie. A subject close to my heart. Even though Cassavettes was taken off the movie, refusing to finish the edit because of Kramers... Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. Hughes
Draws you in, also thanks to Garland's touching performance
I saw this movie once when I was very young, and it drew me in, I was particularly taken with Judy Garland's tactful performance, how she really seemd to understand the children,... Read more
Published 19 months ago by rickshayne
Not a popular subject matter but..
This is a very thoughtful film and beautifully performed by all concerned. Don't let the fact that it is in B/W or the subject matter put you off. Give it a try.
Published 19 months ago by Pauline
Fabulous Judy Garland - Compelling Story
Judy Garland was a remarkable actress. She was probably one of the best dramatic actresses of all times. This movie is so compelling. Read more
Published 19 months ago by JSF
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This is a very moving film with sensitive performances all round.
Garland here proves what a great serious actress and talent she is - it is such a shame more of this... Read more
Garland here proves what a great serious actress and talent she is - it is such a shame more of this... Read more
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