The Secret Garden(1949)
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The Secret Garden 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.
The Secret Garden (1949) is a family and drama film directed by Fred M. Wilcox, released on April 30, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Margaret O'Brien, Dean Stockwell, Herbert Marshall and Gladys Cooper. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred M. Wilcox
- Writers:
- Robert Ardrey, Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Producers:
- Clarence Brown
- Cinematographer:
- Ray June
- Composer:
- Bronislau Kaper
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Secret Garden (1949) Trailer
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The Secret Garden Cast & Crew
Main cast
Margaret O'Brien
as Mary Lennox
Dean Stockwell
as Colin Craven
Herbert Marshall
as Archibald Craven
Gladys Cooper
as Mrs. Medlock
Elsa Lanchester
as Martha
Brian Roper
as Dickon
Reginald Owen
as Ben Weatherstaff
George Zucco
as Dr. Fortescue
Aubrey Mather
as Dr. Griddlestone
Lowell Gilmore
as British Officer
Billy Bevan
as Barney
Norma Varden
as Nurse
Key crew
Directed by Fred M. Wilcox, written by Robert Ardrey and Frances Hodgson Burnett, produced by Clarence Brown.
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The Secret Garden Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 34 ratings.
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The Secret Garden – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret Garden online?
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The Secret Garden (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Secret Garden?
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The main cast of The Secret Garden (1949) includes Margaret O'Brien, Dean Stockwell, Herbert Marshall, Gladys Cooper and Elsa Lanchester. The film was directed by Fred M. Wilcox. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Garden released?
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The Secret Garden was released on April 30, 1949 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Secret Garden worth watching?
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The Secret Garden (1949) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Secret Garden?
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Yes. The official The Secret Garden trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.