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| Director: Fred M. Wilcox
Actors: Margaret O'brien, Herbert Marshall, Dean Stockwell, Gladys Cooper, Elsa Lanchester
Studio: MGM (Warner)
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 7695
Format: Black & White, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 92 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6302148669
UPC: 027616237736
EAN: 9786302148664
ASIN: 6302148669
Theatrical Release Date: 1949
Release Date: December 31, 1992
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Condition: case has sone damage
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 Classic Redition of The Garden June 10, 2004
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I'd have to say this is the best movie made from the classic novel by Burnett. They really don't make them like this anymore. The acting from the children is stellar and the atmosphere is great. It's just fun to watch. The spooky setting in the old house on the moors, the mystery in the story is told really well, and the sets are beautiful. The characters are brought to life by Margaret Obrien, Dean Stockwell, and Brian Roper who play Mary Lennox, Colin Craven and Dicken respectively. Of the three characters, it's hard to choose a favorite, but Dicken is so well done and his way with animals and nature makes him a much loved character. I would love to see this version on DVD (not remastered, which I think ruins old movies.) If some bigwig out there is listening, this classic movie deserves the DVD treatment.
Good classic movie January 20, 2004
Kelli (Somewhere out west)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I like this movie a lot. The character of Mary is played fairly well. She seems like a spoiled, bratty child, but then she changes to be a nice little girl. I hope this is put on DVD soon.
BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC FOR ALL AGES !!! November 29, 2004
R. Apac (U.S.A.)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a PERFECT movie for movie lovers of ALL AGES......
Beautifuly told story......Margaret O'Brien the brilliant child
actress from the 1940's is EXCELLENT in the role of 'Mary'....
Also SUPERB in the roles of 'Colin' & 'Dicken' are Dean Stockwell and Brian Roper....
Since having read the book as a kid, and viewing the
BBC and last remake, In my opinion: THIS version is still THE
BEST !!!!
Beautiful Color for 1949 which is enchanting as it switches
back and forth from color to black and white......
They just DON'T make movies like this no more.......
This movie must DEFINITLY BE ON DVD !!!!
And i agree with other reviewers on "NOT" (Re-mastering it) !!!
Just put on DVD with some old vintage EXTRAS !!!
It's a RARE find on VHS and Expensive.....If you don't mind forking out some extra bucks it's worth owning a copy.....
NEW & USED copies can be found here from time to time...
ALSO ON
EBAY !!! If not you can occasionaly catch it on AMC or TCM....
 A wonderful movie for the entire family! May 7, 1999
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
A very atmospheric and most engaging film that will be enjoyed by the whole family. A young girl discovers a secret garden on an errie Victorian estate and, with help from friends, brings it back to life and, in doing so, brings life back to all those that love her. It if full of charm, suspense and even mysticism. This delightful movie is a must-see for the young at heart (but keep the lights on at night).
 Highly campy and hysterical, but rather good. March 29, 2003
Stewart (Raleigh, NC United States)
3 out of 12 found this review helpful
The 1949 film version of "The Secret Garden" has its good points and its bad points. The good is that it's well-made by MGM, and its shifts from black-and-white to color are awesome. Now, the bad. Actually, it's not bad, just a few words of friendly warning. The child actors in this film seem to ham up their roles so much that the viewer starts to either gag or laugh with derision. Margaret O'Brien [Mary Lennox] is the most obvious example, with Dean Stockwell [Colin Craven] following her path. Their tantrum scenes are hysterical beyond comprehension! Also, the word "hate" is used to the nth degree, so much so that it becomes extremely laughable. No other movie I've seen uses this word so much. You could almost see this film as a part of MST3K, where you can have or make fun of it, but in a good way.
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