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The Secret Garden

  • 19491949
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 32m
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7.5/10
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The Secret Garden (1949)
A girl is sent to live with her uncle on his estate when her parents die. There she discovers much intrigue, family history and secrets and personal baggage. In particular, a screaming child and...a secret garden.
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A girl is sent to live with her uncle on his estate when her parents die. There she discovers much intrigue, family history and secrets and personal baggage. In particular, a screaming child... Read allA girl is sent to live with her uncle on his estate when her parents die. There she discovers much intrigue, family history and secrets and personal baggage. In particular, a screaming child and...a secret garden.A girl is sent to live with her uncle on his estate when her parents die. There she discovers much intrigue, family history and secrets and personal baggage. In particular, a screaming child and...a secret garden.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
3.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Fred M. Wilcox
  • Writers
    • Robert Ardrey(screenplay)
    • Frances Hodgson Burnett(novel "The Secret Garden")
  • Stars
    • Margaret O'Brien
    • Herbert Marshall
    • Dean Stockwell
  • Director
    • Fred M. Wilcox
  • Writers
    • Robert Ardrey(screenplay)
    • Frances Hodgson Burnett(novel "The Secret Garden")
  • Stars
    • Margaret O'Brien
    • Herbert Marshall
    • Dean Stockwell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 48User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

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    Trailer 2:56
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    Photos23

    Dean Stockwell, Herbert Marshall, Margaret O'Brien, and Brian Roper in The Secret Garden (1949)
    Margaret O'Brien and Brian Roper in The Secret Garden (1949)
    Margaret O'Brien in The Secret Garden (1949)
    Margaret O'Brien in The Secret Garden (1949)
    Margaret O'Brien in The Secret Garden (1949)
    Dean Stockwell and Margaret O'Brien in The Secret Garden (1949)
    Dean Stockwell, Margaret O'Brien, and Brian Roper in The Secret Garden (1949)
    Dean Stockwell, Margaret O'Brien, and Brian Roper in The Secret Garden (1949)
    Dean Stockwell, Margaret O'Brien, and Brian Roper in The Secret Garden (1949)
    Dean Stockwell, Margaret O'Brien, and Brian Roper in The Secret Garden (1949)
    Margaret O'Brien in The Secret Garden (1949)
    Dean Stockwell in The Secret Garden (1949)

    Top cast

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    Margaret O'Brien
    Margaret O'Brien
    • Mary Lennox
    Herbert Marshall
    Herbert Marshall
    • Archibald Craven
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Colin Craven
    Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper
    • Mrs. Medlock
    Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester
    • Martha
    Brian Roper
    Brian Roper
    • Dickon
    Reginald Owen
    Reginald Owen
    • Ben Weatherstaff
    Aubrey Mather
    Aubrey Mather
    • Dr. Griddlestone
    George Zucco
    George Zucco
    • Dr. Fortescue
    Lowell Gilmore
    Lowell Gilmore
    • British Officer
    Billy Bevan
    Billy Bevan
    • Barney
    Dennis Hoey
    Dennis Hoey
    • Mr. Pitcher
    Matthew Boulton
    Matthew Boulton
    • Mr. Bromley
    • (as Mathew Boulton)
    Isobel Elsom
    Isobel Elsom
    • Governess
    Norma Varden
    Norma Varden
    • Nurse
    Kathryn Beaumont
    Kathryn Beaumont
    • Muriel
    • (uncredited)
    Leonard Carey
    Leonard Carey
    • Charles, the Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy the Crow
    • Raven
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Fred M. Wilcox
    • Writers
      • Robert Ardrey(screenplay)
      • Frances Hodgson Burnett(novel "The Secret Garden")
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      There are several moments when Mary (Margaret O'Brien) refers to her servant in India. When watching the film, one hears the word "servant", but Mary's mouth is clearly forming the word "Aya" as in other versions of The Secret Garden.
    • Goofs
      Elspeth Dudgeon (Susan Sowerby, Dickon's mother) was 78 years old. She, therefore, would have been well into her 60s when she gave birth to Dickon. However, this is not a Goof as actors frequently play characters of a different age than they are.
    • Quotes

      Martha: My brother Dickon will be coming up to see thee.

      Mary Lennox: Your brother?

      Martha: Aye, thou'll like Dickon. What a one he is for growing things and the animals. Half lives on it, he does, almost like an animal himself.

    • Connections
      Featured in Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership (1949)
    • Soundtracks
      Hindu Song of Love
      (uncredited)

      Written by Lal Chand Mehra

      Performed by Margaret O'Brien with singing voice provided by Marni Nixon.

    User reviews48

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    Remarkably lovely
    This is an excellent adaptation of the famous children's book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Margaret O'Brien shines as Mary Lennox, a British girl orphaned in India and sent to live with her nearest relative, a gruff reclusive uncle (Herbert Marshall). A very young Dean Stockwell is quite good as Mary's cousin Colin. The interaction between these children and a third, a local boy named Dickon (Brian Roper) is handled well. The story, told in a straightforward manner is warm and touching, with a number of humorous moments. Highly recommended.
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    • waia2000
    • Apr 8, 2001

    FAQ4

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 22, 1949 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der geheime Garten
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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