So Evil, So Young (1961)

Joan Haythorne: Matron

Quotes 

• Miss Smith : I waited for 25 years to be promoted matron of Wilsham, Ma'am. I only just missed it - they chose you instead. But, I wanted to improve the place too, in my way. I still think the old days were best, when we could knock some sense into their heads.

  Matron : It only makes them harder. No, I prefer the modern methods - firmness and kindness - it's a step to helping them to rebuild their lives.

• Ann : I also know who the ringleaders were.

  Matron : Who were they?

  Ann : I'm sorry, Ma'am, but I can't tell you.

  Matron : You mean you won't tell me.

  Ann : Yes Ma'am.

  Matron : Well I'm fully aware of the unwritten code amongst you about not telling on each other, but in this case somebody was hurt, deliberately and viciously beaten up. It was no harmless escapade.

  Ann : A pretty harmless little girl hanged herself because of one of you wardresses, Ma'am. I'm sorry, I'm afraid I have no sympathy for Miss Smith.