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These Three

Name: These Three
Description: These Three is a 1936 drama film adapted from Lillian Hellman’s play, “The Children’s Hour.” Directed by William Wyler, the movie features Miriam Hopkins, Merle Oberon, Joel McCrea, and Bonita Granville. It explores a complex situation involving accusations and their impact on young women.

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These Three is a 1936 drama film adapted from Lillian Hellman’s play, “The Children’s Hour.” Directed by William Wyler, the movie features Miriam Hopkins, Merle Oberon, Joel McCrea, and Bonita Granville. It explores a complex situation involving accusations and their impact on young women.

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Country	United States
Year	1936

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Why did These Three change the accusation from The Children's Hour?

Lillian Hellman's play centers on a student's allegation of a lesbian relationship, but the 1936 film could not present that subject directly under the Production Code. The screenplay instead turns the lie into a heterosexual love triangle involving Martha, Karen, and Joe.

Who tells the lie in These Three?

Mary Tilford, played by Bonita Granville, spreads the damaging accusation after being disciplined at school. Her manipulation threatens teachers Karen Wright and Martha Dobie as well as Karen's engagement to Dr. Joe Cardin.

Did William Wyler adapt The Children's Hour again?

Yes. Wyler returned to Hellman's play in 1961 with The Children's Hour, starring Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine. That later version restored the same-sex accusation that These Three had been required to alter.

Was Bonita Granville recognized for playing Mary?

Yes. Granville received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Mary Tilford. She was a teenager when the William Wyler film was released in 1936.

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