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The Garden of Allah
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The Garden of Allah

1936-10-14 · 79 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Romance · Adventure

The star-crossed desert romance of a cloistered woman and a renegade monk.

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Directors
Richard Boleslawski
Production companies
Selznick International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,200,000

Top Cast

Marlene DietrichMarlene DietrichDomini Enfilden
Charles BoyerCharles BoyerBoris Androvsky
Basil RathboneBasil RathboneCount Ferdinand Anteoni
C. Aubrey SmithC. Aubrey SmithFather J. Roubier
Joseph SchildkrautJoseph SchildkrautBatouch
John CarradineJohn CarradineSand Diviner
Alan MarshalAlan MarshalCapt. De Trevignac
Lucile WatsonLucile WatsonMother Superior Josephine
Henry BrandonHenry BrandonHadj
Tilly LoschTilly LoschIrena
Nigel De BrulierNigel De BrulierLector at Monastery (uncredited)
John GeorgeJohn GeorgeWaiter (uncredited)
Betty Jane GrahamBetty Jane GrahamConvent Girl (uncredited)
Bonita GranvilleBonita GranvilleConvent Girl (uncredited)
Maria RivaMaria RivaYoung Girl Sewing (uncredited)
Charles WaldronAbbe of Monastery (uncredited)
David ScottLarby (uncredited)

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