The Pleasure Garden
Synopsis
People quietly or mischievously pass the time in an overgrown garden full of statues, while a puritanical, funereal gentleman posts bills prohibiting all leisure activities.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Broughton
- Screenplay & Story
- James Broughton
- Original Score
- Stanley Bate
- Original Title
- The Pleasure Garden
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- Flights of Fancy, Farallone Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Broughton
James Broughton
Stanley Bate
Walter Lassally
Department Leadership Roster
James Broughton
Director
James Broughton
Writer
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pleasure Garden
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pleasure Garden about?
People quietly or mischievously pass the time in an overgrown garden full of statues, while a puritanical, funereal gentleman posts bills prohibiting all leisure activities.
Who directed The Pleasure Garden?
The Pleasure Garden was directed by James Broughton.
Who stars in The Pleasure Garden?
The principal cast of The Pleasure Garden includes Lindsay Anderson, John Le Mesurier, Hattie Jacques, Jill Bennett, Maxine Audley.
When was The Pleasure Garden released and how long is it?
The Pleasure Garden was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pleasure Garden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pleasure Garden was composed by Stanley Bate.