The Children's Hour

In 1961, William Wyler directed this American psychological drama based on Lillian Hellman's play of the same title. Two women, Martha Dobie and Karen Wright, open a private boarding school for girls, but their reputation is ruined when a female student spreads false rumors about them having a romantic relationship. The film follows the devastating consequences of these lies, including the tragic death of one of the women, as it explores themes of friendship, love, and the destructive power of gossip.