The Garden of Allah
Synopsis
Father Adrien had taken the vows of eternal silence, prayer and, of course, celibacy, when he entered the Trappist Monastry of Notre Dame d'Afrique in Algeria. One day, he chopped down a tree that blocked a part of the Monastery wall, but as it fell it knocked a young girl senseless. As Father Adrien bathes her face she regains consciousness and in a mischievous mood embraces him. The embrace was seen by another monk but the Monastic discipline imposed is as nothing compared to the torturing penances of mind and body which the contrite Father Adrien has imposed upon himself. In the end it is all too much for poor Father Adrien and he abandons his vows and escapes into the desert, resuming his secular name Androvsky. On the way to the oasis of Beni-Mora he encounters Domini Enfilden who has been brought up as a Catholic. Androvsky rescues Domini from a rioting crowd and she finds herself deeply attracted to him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rex Ingram
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hichens, Martin Brown, Willis Goldbeck
- Original Title
- The Garden of Allah
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Rex Ingram
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rex Ingram
Robert Hichens, Martin Brown, Willis Goldbeck
Department Leadership Roster
Rex Ingram
Director
Martin Brown
Writer
Willis Goldbeck
Writer
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What is The Garden of Allah about?
Father Adrien had taken the vows of eternal silence, prayer and, of course, celibacy, when he entered the Trappist Monastry of Notre Dame d'Afrique in Algeria. One day, he chopped down a tree that blocked a part of the Monastery wall, but as it fell it knocked a young girl senseless. As Father Adrien bathes her face she regains consciousness and in a mischievous mood embraces him. The embrace was seen by another monk but the Monastic discipline imposed is as nothing compared to the torturing penances of mind and body which the contrite Father Adrien has imposed upon himself. In the end it is all too much for poor Father Adrien and he abandons his vows and escapes into the desert, resuming his secular name Androvsky. On the way to the oasis of Beni-Mora he encounters Domini Enfilden who has been brought up as a Catholic. Androvsky rescues Domini from a rioting crowd and she finds herself deeply attracted to him.
Who directed The Garden of Allah?
The Garden of Allah was directed by Rex Ingram.
Who stars in The Garden of Allah?
The principal cast of The Garden of Allah includes Alice Terry, Iván Petrovich, Marcel Vibert, H.H. Wright, Madame Pâquerette.
When was The Garden of Allah released and how long is it?
The Garden of Allah was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is The Garden of Allah based on a book or true story?
The Garden of Allah is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Hichens".