Tea and Sympathy (1956)

Tea and Sympathy (1956)

  • 7.3
  • 122 mins
  • Drama

Storyline

Tom Lee is a sensitive boy of 17 whose lack of interest in the "manly" pursuits of sports, mountain climbing and girls labels him "sister-boy" at the college he is attending. Head master Bill Reynold's wife Laura sees Tom's suffering at the hands of his school mates (and her husband), and tries to help him find himself.—Ron Kerrigan



Short Review

Robert Anderson's adaptation of his own legiter keeps the essentials in proper focus.


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