In a Monastery Garden (film)

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In a Monastery Garden
Directed by Maurice Elvey
Written by Michael Barringer (dialogue)
H. Fowler Mear (story)
Produced by Julius Hagen
Starring John Stuart
Hugh Williams
Alan Napier
Cinematography Basil Emmott
Edited by Lister Laurance
Music by W.L. Trytel
Production
company
Distributed byAssociated Producers & Distributors (UK)
S. & G. Films (US)
Release date
  • 11 March 1932 (1932-03-11)(UK)
(London)
Running time
81 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

In a Monastery Garden is a 1932 British drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring John Stuart, Hugh Williams, Alan Napier, and Frank Pettingell. [1] It was made at Twickenham Studios in London. The film's sets were designed by the art director James Carter.

Contents

Synopsis

An Italian musician begins to steal his brother's compositions after he is jailed for shooting a prince. [2]

Cast

Critical reception

The New York Times concluded "dullish is the word." [3]

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References

  1. drednm (16 March 1935). "In a Monastery Garden (1932)". IMDb.
  2. "In a Monastery Garden (1932)". BFI. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
  3. "Movie Reviews". The New York Times. 25 February 2022.

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