The Secret Garden (1949)
Fred M. Wilcox, 1949
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1910
The Secret Garden is a movie directed by Fred M. Wilcox in 1949 and based on the book of the same name by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published in 1910. The movie features Margaret O’Brien, Herbert Marshall, Dean Stockwell, Gladys Cooper, Elsa Lanchester, Brian Roper, and others.
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Storyline
After Cholera claims the lives of Mary Lennox’s parents, she is sent from India to England to reside with her Uncle Craven. Archibald Craven’s mansion, situated on the moors, is gloomy and vast, boasting over 100 rooms. Mary discovers that her Uncle has no interest in meeting her, a sentiment that suits her well, given her own rude and spoiled demeanor. While exploring the gardens the following day, Mary observes a secluded area enclosed by a high stone wall, devoid of any entrance.
Movie vs Book
Year
1949
Minutes
92
Movie Rate
7.50
Source: IMDb
Movie
The Secret Garden
Director: Fred M. Wilcox
Country: USA
Year: 1949
Length: 1h32m
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Year
1910
Pages
331
Book Rate
8.26
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Book
The Secret Garden
Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Country: UK
First published in: 1910
Length: 331 pages
Genre: Fiction
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