Crash of Silence

Original title: Mandy

19521952
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1h 33min

Mandy (1952)

Mandy Garland was born deaf and has been mute for all of her life. Her parents believe she is able to speak if she can only be taught, and they enroll her with a special teacher.Mandy Garland was born deaf and has been mute for all of her life. Her parents believe she is able to speak if she can only be taught, and they enroll her with a special teacher.Mandy Garland was born deaf and has been mute for all of her life. Her parents believe she is able to speak if she can only be taught, and they enroll her with a special teacher.

Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
Writers
- Hilda Lewis(adapted from "The Day Is Ours" by)
- Nigel Balchin(screenplay)
- Jack Whittingham(screenplay)
Stars

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Awards
- 1 win & 7 nominations total

Phyllis Calvert, Mandy Miller, and Terence Morgan in Mandy (1952)

Mandy Miller in Mandy (1952)

Mandy (1952)

Terence Morgan in Mandy (1952)

Phyllis Calvert, Mandy Miller, and Terence Morgan in Mandy (1952)

Mandy Miller in Mandy (1952)

Phyllis Calvert, Mandy Miller, and Terence Morgan in Mandy (1952)

Mandy Miller in Mandy (1952)

Mandy Miller in Mandy (1952)

Mandy Miller in Mandy (1952)

Mandy (1952)

Mandy Miller in Mandy (1952)

Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
Writers
- Hilda Lewis(adapted from "The Day Is Ours" by)
- Nigel Balchin(screenplay)
- Jack Whittingham(screenplay)
All cast & crew
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Mandy was born deaf and has been mute for all of her life. Her parents believe she is able to speak if she can only be taught and so enrol her with a special teacher. —Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>

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Taglines
- The Greatest Emotional Drama yet brought to the screen...
Genre
- Drama
Certificate
- Approved
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
The fifth biggest film at the British box office in 1952.

Goofs
When Harry Garland, Mandy's father, precipitously leaves the flat where Mandy and Christine are staying, he departs empty handed. In the next scene, coming out of the taxi, he has the bag he had brought into the flat.

Quotes
Christine Garland: [heated argument] Don't you see? Because she isn't used to them that this sort of thing happens. She must learn to live with other children.
Harry Garland: We've had this out over fifty times. We've all tried to explain it.
Christine Garland: All? You mean you and your family. Your father who's so lazy he wouldn't lift a finger to help and your mother who uses Mandy as something to gush about and sentimentalise over like a, like a spinster with a lap dog.
Harry Garland: CHRIS.
Christine Garland: And YOU are ashamed of Mandy... wanting to keep her out of sight. YOU and your kindness, you don't care a wrap about her.
Harry Garland: Shut-up!
Christine Garland: All you care about is yourself, you'd rather she remain dumb!

Connections
Featured in Film Profile: Michael Balcon (1961)

Soundtracks
Just Waitin'
(uncredited)
Written by Una Bart

Top review

9/10

Still memorable, after all these years!

I have not seen this movie since I was a child, I am now 40 years old, but it still comes back to me. I loved this movie. I may have seen it twice as I remember it so well. I think it impressed upon me the ability children have to shine through adversity, and the need to believe that they really can make it, if given the right encouragement, in the right way, at the time that is right for them! I think it was a well acted and well thought out story line, with a heart rending performance by Mandy Miller. I would dearly love to see this movie again!

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francespack
Jul 3, 2003

Release date
- March 1953 (United States)
Country of origin
- United Kingdom
Language
- English
Also known as
- The Story of Mandy
Filming locations
- Royal School for The Deaf, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Production companies
- Ealing Studios
- Michael Balcon Productions
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Runtime
- 1h 33min
Color
- Black and White
Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1

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