The Secret Garden
Synopsis
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 estate. 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.
Top Cast
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Lila Lee
Mary Lennox
Spottiswoode Aitken
Archibald Craven
Clarence Geldart
Dr. Warren Craven
Richard Rosson
Colin Craven
Fay Holderness
Mrs. Medlock
Ann Malone
Martha Sowerby
Paul Willis
Dickon Sowerby
Lucille Ward
Mrs. Sowerby
Mae Wilson
Colin Craven's Nurse
James Neill
Ben Weatherstaff
Seymour Hastings
Surgeon Harding
Rose Dione
Mrs. Lennox
Larry Steers
Captain Lennox
Forrest Seabury
Indian Servant
Miss Gunha
Ayah
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustav von Seyffertitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Hodgson Burnett, Marion Fairfax
- Original Title
- The Secret Garden
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Frances Hodgson Burnett, Marion Fairfax
Henry Kotani
Department Leadership Roster
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Director
Henry Kotani
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Garden
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What is The Secret Garden about?
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 estate. 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.
Who directed The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden was directed by Gustav von Seyffertitz.
Who stars in The Secret Garden?
The principal cast of The Secret Garden includes Lila Lee, Spottiswoode Aitken, Clarence Geldart, Richard Rosson, Fay Holderness.
When was The Secret Garden released and how long is it?
The Secret Garden was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
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".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).