A grandmother seeks a governess for her 16 year old granddaughter, Laurel, who manages to drive away each and every one so far by exposing their past, with a record of three in one week! When an applicant with a mysterious past manages to get the job, Laurel vows to expose her. Meanwhile, Laurel's married-divorced-married mother tries to get her back.

Directed by
Ronald Neame

Writing credits
Enid Bagnold (play)
John Michael Hayes

Cast (in credits order)verified as complete
Deborah Kerr .... Miss Madrigal
Hayley Mills .... Laurel
John Mills .... Maitland
Edith Evans .... Mrs. St. Maugham
Felix Aylmer .... Judge McWhirrey
Elizabeth Sellars .... Olivia
Lally Bowers .... Anna
Toke Townley .... Shop Clerk
Tonie MacMillan .... Mrs. Williams


Runtime: Spain:105 min / USA:106 min
Country: UK / USA
Language: English
Color: Color (Technicolor)
Sound Mix: Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification: Finland:S / Spain:13 / Sweden:Btl / UK:U

Awards: Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 5 nominations