A young British girl born and raised in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned to England to live at her uncle's castle...
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A young British girl born and raised in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned to England to live at her uncle's castle. Her uncle is very distant due to the loss of his wife ten years before. Neglected once again, she begins exploring the estate and discovers a garden that has been locked and neglected. Aided by one of the servants' boys, she begins restoring the garden, and eventually discovers some other secrets of the manor.
Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
John Lynch was cast at the eleventh hour after the actor who was originally cast as Lord Craven pulled out.
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Goofs
Continuity:
During the scene in which Colin throws a temper tantrum after being exposed to an open window, the camera returns to focus on Colin for reaction shots several times during the argument. In some shots, he's dry and his face is pale, in others, he's flushed and sweaty.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Mary:
My name is Mary Lennox. I was born in India. It was hot, and strange, and lonely in India. I didn't like it. Nobody by my servant, my ayah, looked after me. My parents didn't want me. My mother cared only to go to parties. And my father was busy with his military duties. I was never allowed to go to the parties. I watched them from my mother's bedroom window. I was angry, but I never cried. I didn't know how to cry. See more »