The story is set at the Wright-Dobie School for Girls, a private boarding school in New England run by two friends, and Martha Dobie .
After a "malicious" and "spoiled" student named Mary Tilford is disciplined, she retaliates by telling her wealthy grandmother, Amelia Tilford, a lie: that she saw the two headmistresses engaging in a romantic lesbian affair. The Children's Hour
Despite the accusation being a fabrication, the rumor spreads instantly. Parents withdraw their children, and the school is forced to close. The story is set at the Wright-Dobie School
The play has been adapted for film twice, both directed by : Parents withdraw their children, and the school is
is a landmark American drama by Lillian Hellman that premiered on Broadway in 1934. It is renowned for its early exploration of lesbian themes and the devastating impact of malicious rumors on personal lives and careers . Play Overview
The story is set at the Wright-Dobie School for Girls, a private boarding school in New England run by two friends, and Martha Dobie .
After a "malicious" and "spoiled" student named Mary Tilford is disciplined, she retaliates by telling her wealthy grandmother, Amelia Tilford, a lie: that she saw the two headmistresses engaging in a romantic lesbian affair.
Despite the accusation being a fabrication, the rumor spreads instantly. Parents withdraw their children, and the school is forced to close.
The play has been adapted for film twice, both directed by :
is a landmark American drama by Lillian Hellman that premiered on Broadway in 1934. It is renowned for its early exploration of lesbian themes and the devastating impact of malicious rumors on personal lives and careers . Play Overview