The Secret Garden
“The Key to the Most Unusual Picture of the Year”
Synopsis
When Cholera takes the parents of Mary Lennox, she is shipped from India to England to live with her Uncle Craven. Mary changes the lives of those she encounters at her Uncle's remote estate.
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The Secret Garden (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-07
Top Cast
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Margaret O'Brien
Mary Lennox
Dean Stockwell
Colin Craven
Herbert Marshall
Archibald Craven
Gladys Cooper
Mrs. Medlock
Elsa Lanchester
Martha
Brian Roper
Dickon
Reginald Owen
Ben Weatherstaff
George Zucco
Dr. Fortescue
Aubrey Mather
Dr. Griddlestone
Lowell Gilmore
British Officer
Billy Bevan
Barney
Norma Varden
Nurse
Dennis Hoey
Mr. Pitcher
Matthew Boulton
Mr. Bromley
Isobel Elsom
Governess
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred M. Wilcox
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Ardrey
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- The Secret Garden
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred M. Wilcox
Robert Ardrey, Frances Hodgson Burnett
Bronislau Kaper
Ray June
Robert Kern
Clarence Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Fred M. Wilcox
Director
Robert Ardrey
Screenplay
Ray June
Director of Photography
Robert Kern
Editor
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Clarence Brown
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Garden
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What is The Secret Garden about?
When Cholera takes the parents of Mary Lennox, she is shipped from India to England to live with her Uncle Craven. Mary changes the lives of those she encounters at her Uncle's remote estate.
Who directed The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden was directed by Fred M. Wilcox.
Who stars in The Secret Garden?
The principal cast of The Secret Garden includes Margaret O'Brien, Dean Stockwell, Herbert Marshall, Gladys Cooper, Elsa Lanchester.
When was The Secret Garden released and how long is it?
The Secret Garden was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Garden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Garden was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
Is The Secret Garden based on a book or true story?
The Secret Garden is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frances Hodgson Burnett".