Joe Cardin — The Children's Hour Character Profile

About Joe Cardin

Karen Wright's fiancée and Amelia Tilford's nephew. His skeptical question about the rumors regarding Martha and Karen prompts Karen to end their engagement. He remains aligned with the influential Amelia throughout the scandal and observes Karen's grief at the end.

Character Facts

Played by

James Garner

Appears in

The Children's Hour (1961)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Joe Cardin — Romantic Fiancés — Karen Wright (Audrey Hepburn)

  Engaged couple whose relationship is tested by external rumors and Joe's skepticism.

• Joe Cardin — Family Aunt/Nephew — Amelia Tilford (Fay Bainter)

  Family ties that connect Joe to Amelia's social influence and decisions.

• Joe Cardin — Professional Colleague — Martha Dobie (Shirley MacLaine)

  Professional acquaintances connected through the school's community and Joe's family ties.

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More characters from The Children's Hour

• Martha Dobie (Shirley MacLaine)
• Karen Wright (Audrey Hepburn)
• Lily Mortar (Miriam Hopkins)
• Agatha (Hope Summers)
• Amelia Tilford (Fay Bainter)
• Grocery Boy (uncredited) (Jered Barclay)
• Mourner (uncredited) (Stuart Hall)
• Taxi Driver (uncredited) (Pete Kellett)
• Parent on Visitor's Day (uncredited) (Harold Miller)
• Mary Tilford (Karen Balkin)
• Funeral Assistant (uncredited) (William H. O'Brien)
• Parent at Piano Recital (uncredited) (Leoda Richards)