Beg, borrow or steal, but get your hands on this outstanding film. The entire cast give what are arguably their best screen performances, which is saying something since we are talking about Edith Evans, Deborah Kerr, Hayley Mills and John Mills. The script is intelligent, witty and penetrating; the directorial hand is sure and unobtrusive; the camera-work and editing of the highest order: really this (where has it been hiding?) film is one-in-a-hundred good. I am amazed to find it available on on a "vault" release, with no extras or commentary. It deserves recognition and an expanded release. That said, the picture and sound are both excellent.
Review of The Chalk Garden
